"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."
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.
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