High School Student Dies After Ankle Fusion Surgery at Incheon General Hospital... Police Investigation Underway

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Ga-yeon] A high school student who underwent surgery for an ankle fracture at a general hospital in Incheon died during recovery, prompting the police to launch an investigation.

Incheon Michuhol Police Station announced on the 31st that a 17-year-old high school student A, who had undergone ankle bone fixation surgery at a general hospital in Michuhol-gu, Incheon, died around 4:50 PM on the 28th.

According to the police, A had undergone surgery for about two hours that morning and was recovering in a general ward.

However, A's blood potassium levels suddenly rose, and he was transferred to the intensive care unit but ultimately passed away.

After receiving a report from the hospital, the police arrived at the scene and sent A's body to the National Forensic Service for an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.

The police are investigating whether there was any medical malpractice by the hospital based on statements from hospital officials and A's family, and plan to determine the exact cause of death based on the detailed autopsy results from the National Forensic Service.

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