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Woman Dies After Weight-Loss Surgery in Turkey

A British woman died after undergoing weight-loss surgery in Turkey. An inquest revealed the cause of death and the circumstances surrounding the procedure.

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HealthDeathTravelSurgeryMedicalInquest

Ozel Rich HospitalReginis Health TravelYsbyty Glan Clwyd

Janet SavageKate RobertsonAlison ErgunDr. Muhammad Aslam

What happened to Janet Savage?: Janet Savage, a 54-year-old driving examiner from Wales, died during a gastric sleeve operation in a Turkish hospital.
Why did Janet Savage travel to Turkey?: She had traveled to Turkey through Reginis Health Travel, a company that arranges medical procedures abroad, seeking to lose weight after using Ozempic.
What was the cause of death according to the inquest?: The inquest determined the cause of death to be acute blood loss due to an injured abdominal aorta. A narrative conclusion was recorded by the coroner.
What role did Reginis Health Travel play in this case?: Reginis Health Travel, the company that facilitated Savage's trip for the surgery, was mentioned in the inquest, and an administrator from the company provided a statement about their interactions with Savage.
What were the circumstances surrounding her death during the operation?: During the surgery, Savage suffered a major artery trauma, specifically to her abdominal aorta, which was attempted to be repaired; however, she went into cardiac arrest and later died.

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