A woman from Dolj who was in serious condition after an endoscopy died. Case for manslaughter and suspected malpractice

The woman who was in serious condition after undergoing an endoscopy at the beginning of April died, and the police in Dolj are investigating for manslaughter and say that there is a suspicion of a case of medical malpractice.

“In the continuation of the investigations regarding the event that took place in the evening of April 4, as a result of which a 52-year-old woman, from the municipality of Caracal, Olt county, allegedly went into cardio-respiratory arrest following an endoscopic exploration intervention, on 03.05. Her death occurred in 2024. Taking into account the evidence administered so far, in conjunction with the preliminary medico-legal conclusions, as well as the suspicion of a case of medical malpractice, the investigations will be continued under the aspect of committing the crime of manslaughter, and upon their completion, a thorough solution will be proposed and legal, through the competent prosecution unit”the IPJ Dolj representatives sent on Tuesday.

The police had also opened an investigation after the event at the beginning of April.

“The police officers of the Dolj Criminal Investigation Service were alerted to the fact that, on the evening of April 4, a 52-year-old woman from the municipality of Caracal, Olt county, allegedly went into cardio-respiratory arrest following an intervention by endoscopic exploration, performed by a man from the city of Craiova, a surgeon. In the case, investigations are being carried out to establish the exact circumstances in which the event took place, and legal measures will be ordered“, announced the representatives of IPJ Dolj.

The woman was resuscitated and admitted in serious condition to the Intensive Care Unit.

Publisher: DC

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