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Los Angeles County Report medical examiner Lisa Marie Presley’s death in January was attributed to “the sequelae of a small bowel obstruction”.
A small bowel obstruction is a blockage of the small bowel, often caused by scar tissue, a hernia, or cancer. Without surgery, intestinal tissue may die or perforate, leading to death.
Presley’s autopsy report obtained by CNN on Thursday includes the official opinion of Deputy Inspector General Juan M. adhesions (or scar tissue)”. This is known as a long-term complication for this type of surgery. ”
Carrillo also said a review of the autopsy toxicology results showed “therapeutic” levels of oxycodone in Presley’s blood — levels that are within the medically useful range and not dangerous. He said that the presence of ketapine metabolites (used to treat depression, schizophrenia and manic episodes) and buprenorphine (an analgesic that can also be used to treat opioid addiction) “doesn’t contribute to death”. ‘ added.
“There is no evidence of injury or foul play. The manner of death is considered natural,” Carrillo concluded.
Dr. Michael Camilleri, a consultant and professor of gastroenterology and hepatology at the Mayo Clinic, told CNN Thursday that the drug found in Presley’s body “is slowing, and possibly increasing the likelihood of, bowel motility. I will,” he said. Because it is “hindered by adhesions.”
“Unfortunately, collusion can happen to anyone,” he added. “And just because these other medications were on board doesn’t necessarily mean the person is more likely to develop complications.”
Lisa Marie Presley, only daughter of the deceased Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley, died Hours after being hospitalized for apparent cardiac arrest on January 12th. Her coroner’s report also detailed that she had complained of stomach pains the morning she died.
Dr. Folasade P. May, associate professor of medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles, David Geffen School of Medicine and director of the Melvin and Bren Simon Gastroenterology Quality Improvement Program, told CNN Thursday that Presley was in a “serious condition.” I think he had a cardiac arrest because of these symptoms,” he said. It is a complication of small bowel obstruction. Neither of the doctors interviewed by CNN for this report were directly involved in Presley’s case.
She was 54 years old.
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Video of Lisa Marie Presley on the Golden Globes red carpet
“Priscilla Presley and the Presley family are shocked and devastated by the tragic death of their beloved Lisa Marie,” the family said in a statement at the time. “They greatly appreciate your support, love and prayers and ask for your privacy during this very difficult time.”
Lisa Marie Presley’s last public appearance was at the Golden Globes just days before her death, where she attended with her mother to cheer for Baz Luhrmann’s film. bottom. “Elvis” about her late father.
