Internationally acclaimed Headache Clinic doctor suspended amid probe into patient deaths
Shevel said while inferences could be made into the mechanism of what may have happened, the"chain of events is still not certain".
The 81-year-old Shevel, a maxillo-facial and oral surgeon, started The Headache Clinic in 1992 and has served as its medical director ever since. According to the complaint, lodged by Marinella's brother Andrew, which News24 has seen, she had suffered from recurrent severe headaches for which she had visited several doctors.
A friend took her and collected her from the facility that day, where the procedure was performed between about 10:00 and midday, Andrew said.Upon their return to the friend's home at about 13:00, Marinella is said to have complained of neck pain. An hour and a half later, she complained of a headache and severe pain. She urged the friend to phone Shevel who advised that she return for an assessment, the complaint reads.
The procedure was properly performed in respect of the required preparation, the manner it was carried out and the post procedure monitoring and support provided to Marinella; and "These tragedies weigh very heavily on me," he said, adding that he was"deeply saddened". He extended his sympathies to the families.
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