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Pulmonary Aspiration

Coroner finds Janet Layland's death preventable after blocked NG tube led to fatal aspiration

Coroner Maria Dougan ruled the 68-year-old's death was preventable, citing missed opportunities to identify and replace a blocked nasogastric tube before surgery.

03 September 2026
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