Deceased
Nilofer Nezami
Demographics
38y, female
Coroner
Deputy State Coroner Caitlin English
Date of death
2019-01-07
Finding date
2022-03-21
Cause of death
Unascertained
AI-generated summary
Nilofer Nezami, a 38-year-old Victorian resident, died on 7 January 2019 following cosmetic surgery in Iran. She underwent multiple procedures including eye, breast, arm and abdominal surgery. Post-operatively, she developed symptoms including cold hands, pain and altered consciousness, progressing to cardiac arrest. A local hospital reported embolism as cause of death. Australian post-mortem examination could not establish definitive cause due to prior overseas autopsy, embalming, and incomplete medical records. Possible causes identified included cardiac arrhythmia, metabolic derangement, or pulmonary embolism following recent surgery. The case highlights risks of medical tourism including variable standards of care, limited follow-up, and difficulty investigating overseas deaths. Clinical lessons include the need for pre-operative screening, awareness of thromboembolism risk post-operatively, and consideration of performing multiple procedures on same day.
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