The Health Service Executive today offered its “sincerest apologies” to the family of a woman who died after her jugular vein was torn during a routine surgical procedure two years ago. She died eight hours later during a routine surgical procedure after her condition worsened, her inquest heard. While we were very reluctant to leave mam alone, we were given no choice,” Ms O’Brien said. A solicitor for the HSE offered her “sincerest apologies and sincerest condolences” to the Lyons family. Speaking afterwards, Ms Lyon’s daughter Valerie Stewart said: “I’m just delighted its over and done with.

Source: Evening echo November 20, 2018 19:30 UTC