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Mourning for Melina, aged 4, who died after adenoid removal went awry

The parents of young Melina Paraschaki, who died aged 4, after routine adenoidectomy are left with a huge “Why?” on their lips after the surgery went awry. Their daughter died at the University Hospital of Herakleion on Tuesday after being rushed their from Venizeleio Hospital of Hreakleion, Crete, for a relatively ordinary and low-danger procedure that took place on Monday, December 28.

VIDEO: Heart attack hits Turkish doctor during health show

Prof. Dr. Uğur Yansel experienced chest spasms during a program titled “Sağlıklı Yaşam” (Healthy Life) aired by 360 TV on Nov. 11.

Arzu Kılıç, the host of the show, initially asked the orthopedic expert whether Dr. Yansel was OK, but after he suffered another spasm, the show cut to an advertisement break.