Anni Caroline Ribeiro had a leak in her stomach and as a result an infection
Oct 19, 2023 09:42
(updated at 10:36 a.m.)
Anni Caroline Ribeiro had a stomach leak
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A Brazilian woman died a few days after bariatric surgery in Massachusetts, USA. Anni Caroline Ribeiro had a leak in her stomach that caused an infection. The family has launched a “crowdfunding” effort to help pay for the funeral.
According to Anni’s sister Isadora Cunha, the procedure was carried out on October 3 and everything “went well”. The young woman was “very excited” to be able to have the operation. Four days later, around 7 p.m., family members noticed that her lips and nails were blue due to her low oxygen levels.
She was taken to Marlborough Hospital in Massachusetts, from where she was transferred to Boston Children’s Hospital. In the unit they discovered the stomach leak. The Brazilian suffered from a septic illness and, as a result, multiorgan failure. She died on October 13th.
The family has launched a virtual campaign to hold Anni’s funeral. According to the current price, they need to raise $20,000, about R$101,000. In the publication, Isadora thanks the support she received from the people who sought out her family members.
“Anything you are willing to give will be greatly appreciated,” the sister wrote. On Wednesday the 18th the goal was reached and with 338 donations they managed to raise an amount of 21,195 US dollars, about R$ 107,000.
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