Girl, 6, died following routine appendix removal operation - Birmingham Live

Girl, 6, who was ‘always smiling’ dies after routine NHS op goes wrong

RUBY Trussler, six, had her appendix removed in March last year in what seemed like a smooth and successful operation. But seven months later, in early October 2024, Ruby, from Harlow, Essex, told her mum, Emma Trussler, 45, she had a stomach ache and vomited. PA Real LifeRuby Trussler was described as always smiling[/caption] PA Real LifeSeven months after having her appendix removed, she battled with sepsis[/caption] It was presumed that she h…

Girl, 6, dies after operation to remove appendix

Ruby Trussler, from Essex, died after suffering complications following a 'textbook' appendectomy at Princess Alexandra Hospital, in Harlow, in March 2024

Girl, 6, died following routine appendix removal operation - Birmingham Live

Ruby had her appendix removed in what was seen as a successful operation, but tragically died later

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For a long time the appendix was considered disposable. After all, millions of people have theirs removed each year and go on to live healthy lives. But as Heather F Smith, a professor of anatomy at Midwestern University tells Ian Sample, researchers are increasingly understanding what this small worm-shaped organ may be bringing to the

Girl, 6, dies after suffering stomach pains and vomiting 'green liquid'

Ruby Trussler underwent an appendectomy which was deemed successful but she died following complications from the surgery

Girl, 6, had routine appendix op - she died soon after

Her mum said turning off life support was 'the hardest thing we've ever done'