Woman Dies After Liposuction in Rome Clinic

Rome: A 47-year-old Ecuadorian woman died in a Rome hospital after falling ill following a liposuction operation in a private clinic in the Italian capital over the weekend, sources said Tuesday. The surgery, which took place on Sunday afternoon, was interrupted by a complication, leading to the woman being rushed to the Policlinico Umberto I Hospital where medics unsuccessfully attempted to revive her.

According to Ansa News Agency, Rome prosecutors have placed three individuals under investigation for negligent manslaughter and culpable homicide. Those under investigation include a doctor, an anaesthetist, and a nurse. In response to the incident, authorities have impounded the clinic located on the outskirts of Rome.