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Birmingham man's plea after wife's 'Brazilian bum lift' operation death | Birmingham man's plea after wife's 'Brazilian bum lift' operation death |
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The husband of a woman who died after a "Brazilian bum lift" procedure in Hungary has urged others not to travel abroad for similar surgery. | The husband of a woman who died after a "Brazilian bum lift" procedure in Hungary has urged others not to travel abroad for similar surgery. |
Tryce Harry, 49, from Birmingham, had procedures including liposuction to transfer fat into her buttocks, an inquest was told. | |
But she went into cardiac arrest and died after suffering a "fat embolism", Birmingham Coroner's Court heard. | But she went into cardiac arrest and died after suffering a "fat embolism", Birmingham Coroner's Court heard. |
Coroner Emma Brown ruled neglect did not play a part in Mrs Harry's death. | Coroner Emma Brown ruled neglect did not play a part in Mrs Harry's death. |
Teaching assistant Mrs Harry's husband Kirk said he had supported his wife's "dream" of cosmetic treatment, but added: "I would advise anyone considering this procedure to have it done here in this country." | Teaching assistant Mrs Harry's husband Kirk said he had supported his wife's "dream" of cosmetic treatment, but added: "I would advise anyone considering this procedure to have it done here in this country." |
In a statement following an inquest for the mother of two, Mr Harry said the couple had travelled to Hungary in March with "no fear" about the 5,300-euro, five-hour operation. | In a statement following an inquest for the mother of two, Mr Harry said the couple had travelled to Hungary in March with "no fear" about the 5,300-euro, five-hour operation. |
However, Mrs Harry went into cardiac arrest an hour after the end of three procedures. | However, Mrs Harry went into cardiac arrest an hour after the end of three procedures. |
A post-mortem examination concluded she had died after suffering the "fat embolism", despite CPR and advanced life support treatment at a clinic in Budapest. | A post-mortem examination concluded she had died after suffering the "fat embolism", despite CPR and advanced life support treatment at a clinic in Budapest. |
Mr Harry said they thought they had found "the perfect place" for the operation and knew others who had been to the same clinic and were "very happy with their treatment". | Mr Harry said they thought they had found "the perfect place" for the operation and knew others who had been to the same clinic and were "very happy with their treatment". |
He said: "My wife had thought long and hard about having this procedure done. | He said: "My wife had thought long and hard about having this procedure done. |
"It was not a decision made lightly by either of us, but it was her dream and I supported her in it. | "It was not a decision made lightly by either of us, but it was her dream and I supported her in it. |
"If I could turn the clock back, I would, and I would advise anyone considering this procedure to have it done here in this country where medical practices are expected to be better." | "If I could turn the clock back, I would, and I would advise anyone considering this procedure to have it done here in this country where medical practices are expected to be better." |
Coroner Ms Brown concluded Mrs Harry had died from "complications of elective surgery". | Coroner Ms Brown concluded Mrs Harry had died from "complications of elective surgery". |
Isabel Bathurst, a specialist travel lawyer from law firm Slater and Gordon, who is representing the family, said it was "a truly heartbreaking case which exposes the risks of travelling abroad for treatment". | Isabel Bathurst, a specialist travel lawyer from law firm Slater and Gordon, who is representing the family, said it was "a truly heartbreaking case which exposes the risks of travelling abroad for treatment". |
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