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Patient dies after refusing test for religious reasons. Hospital compensates 450 million won
Reporter Soo-min Lim
Issue date: 2024-11-05053000
Patient A developed cerebral hemorrhage as a side effect after deep brain stimulation due to muscle abnormalities such as ptosis.
Court “Patient has no underlying disease, deep brain stimulation electrode infiltration and cerebral hemorrhage site match: Ui Rojin Department”
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[Medical Times-Reporter Lim Soo-min] Abnormalities in facial muscles such as ptosis appear and deep brain stimulation treatment is recommended.
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