A Co Tyrone man, John McHugh, 66, died at Altnagelvin Hospital following surgery to remove a tumor from his tongue. His death was declared avoidable by the coroner due to missed post-operative care opportunities. The inquest revealed concerns regarding the adequacy of treatment provided after surgery, with experts questioning the necessity of the extensive operation given the tumor's size. Following a serious incident investigation by the Western Health and Social Care Trust, it was noted that possible premature removal of a tracheostomy tube may have contributed to complications leading to his death.
The death of John McHugh after surgery was deemed avoidable, with coroner Maria Dougan pinpointing missed opportunities in his post-surgery treatment.
Evidence presented in the inquest raised concerns over the scale of the operation relative to the size of the tumor, highlighting potential shortcomings in healthcare delivery.
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