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(CNN) – Prosecutors investigating Diego Maradona’s death say the former footballer’s lack of adequate medical supervision after surgery for a subdural hematoma on November 3 was “utterly negligent,” an investigator told the official agency. court involved in the case. news from the country, Télam, Monday.
The researcher told Télam that “what we have seen is that behavior [médico] he was absolutely negligent. Home care was completely poor. The investigator also said they are working to determine if there may have been “medical malpractice, negligence or inexperience that could constitute manslaughter.”
“If the results of the medical report, expert opinions and witness statements show that there was some kind of negligence, [Leopoldo] Luque will be summoned for questioning, “said the investigator according to Télam.
Earlier this month, Dr. Leopoldo Luque successfully performed surgery in Maradona for a subdural hematoma. (Photo by JAVIER GONZALEZ TOLEDO / AFP via Getty Images)
Earlier this month, Dr. Leopoldo Luque successfully performed surgery on Maradona for a subdural hematoma, more commonly known as a blood clot in the brain. Maradona was recovering at home from the surgery.
“I am a neurosurgeon. I took responsibility for my surgery, with a great team. I took care of Diego as much as possible … He was not the supposed care supervisor [médica] domiciliary. How are you going to force home hospitalization for a guy who doesn’t even want a home health assistant? ”Luque said on Sunday.
The investigation into Maradona’s death
Luque isn’t the only doctor rated by researchers.
The performance of the psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov is also being examined “, although the day of Maradona’s death was taken as a witness for being present in the house” where Maradona died, Télam said, citing an investigator.
In the early hours of Monday, and without prior request from the authorities, Luque – who was not formally charged in the investigation – appeared before the Buenos Aires Provincial Prosecutor’s Office to testify. However, his statement was not taken because the authorities are still working on the investigation file.
Maradona died Wednesday at the age of 60 in a home in the city of Tigre, Argentina, due to complications of heart failure, an Argentine Ministry of Justice source present at the time of the autopsy told CNNE.
The cause of death was “acute secondary pulmonary edema due to worsening chronic heart failure,” the source said.
Maradona struggled with substance abuse and addiction during his distinguished football career.
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