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BreakingNews.ie
07-05-2025
- Health
- BreakingNews.ie
Police in Buenos Aires raid clinic to seize Maradona's medical records
Police carried out an overnight raid at a Buenos Aires health clinic to seize Diego Maradona's complete medical records following a court order during the trial of seven healthcare professionals accused of negligence in the former football star's death. Pablo Dimitroff, the medical director at Los Olivos clinic, gave evidence that Maradona underwent pre-surgical studies, and the operation was performed by a neurosurgeon at that centre without complications. Advertisement Those studies were not included in Maradona's medical history and trial judges ordered the raid to seize all Maradona files dated between November 3 and 11, 2020. Maradona had surgery for a hematoma that formed between his skull and brain and stayed in intensive care at Olivos between November 4-11. He then was sent recover to a private home where he died on November 25 of 2020 at age 60. The raid started around midnight and extended for four hours. Police said they secured about 275 pages of related archives and 547 emails exchanged between the medical professionals on trial. Advertisement The trial is set to continue on Thursday.
Associated Press
07-05-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
Police raid clinic to seize Maradona's complete medical records
People relax outside the Olivos Clinic, where soccer star Diego Maradona got surgery weeks before his 2020 passing, in Buenos Aires, Tuesday, May 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd) Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Police carried out an overnight raid at a Buenos Aires health clinic to seize Diego Maradona's complete medical records following a court order during the trial of seven healthcare professionals accused of negligence in the former soccer star's death. Pablo Dimitroff, the medical director at Los Olivos clinic, testified that Maradona underwent pre-surgical studies , and the operation was performed by a neurosurgeon at that center without complications. Those studies were not included in Maradona's medical history and trial judges ordered the raid to seize all Maradona files dated between Nov. 3 and 11, 2020. Maradona had surgery for a hematoma that formed between his skull and brain and stayed in intensive care at Olivos between Nov. 4-11. He then was sent recover to a private home where he died on Nov. 25 of 2020 at age 60. The raid started around midnight and extended for four hours into Thursday morning. Police said they secured about 275 pages of related archives and 547 emails exchanged between the medical professionals on trial. The trial is set to continue Thursday. ___ AP soccer: The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world's population sees AP journalism every day.
Associated Press
07-05-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
Maradona requested alcohol and ‘tore out his own IVs' in days after surgery
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The director of the clinic where Diego Maradona had surgery two weeks before his death in 2020 testified Tuesday that the Argentine soccer star requested alcohol during the post-operative period and was difficult to deal with, which made his subsequent recovery in home care inadvisable. Pablo Dimitroff, medical director of the Olivos Clinic, said that neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque, one of the seven health professionals on trial requested 'a place' so the former player could undergo surgery in early November 2020. Maradona had surgery for a hematoma that formed between his skull and brain and stayed in intensive care at Olivos between Nov. 4-11. He then was sent recover to a private home where he died on Nov. 25 of 2020 at age 60. The deficiencies in Maradona's home care are one of the prosecution's key pieces of evidence against the defendants. from the Olivos Clinic. Dimitroff said the surgery was not 'an emergency,' although there were indicators 'that it was necessary at some point.' The operation was performed by a neurosurgeon at that center and it was routine, according to the medical director. After the surgery, the former player displayed a 'difficult' temperament during his stay in intensive care and 'did not understand that he had to stay still,' Dimitroff said. He added that on Nov. 6, Maradona had 'a complex psychomotor excitation episode' that resembled alcohol withdrawal, which was what he was demanding, the manager indicated. 'We were dealing with an aggressive patient who tore out his own IVs; he was a very difficult patient to take home,' Dimitroff stated. Dimitroff explained that he discussed the situation with Luque and Agustina Cosachov — Maradona's psychiatrist, who is also on trial — and with the former soccer player's family. According to Dimitroff, both Luque and Cosachov requested sedation for Maradona which was carried out at the clinic for approximately 24 hours.
The Independent
06-05-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Maradona requested alcohol and ‘tore out IVS' after surgery, court hears
Diego Maradona craved alcohol during his post-operative recovery just weeks before his untimely death, according to testimony given in the ongoing trial surrounding his demise. The revelation, coupled with the football star's reportedly difficult behaviour, made his subsequent home care inadvisable, according to the director of the clinic where Maradona underwent surgery. Pablo Dimitroff, medical director of the Olivos Clinic, testified that neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque, one of the seven health professionals currently on trial, specifically requested "a place" for Maradona to undergo surgery in early November 2020. The procedure addressed a subdural haematoma, a blood clot between the skull and brain. Maradona remained in intensive care at the Olivos Clinic from November 4th to 11th. Despite concerns raised during his hospital stay, Maradona was discharged to a private residence to continue his recovery. Just two weeks later, on November 25th, 2020, the world mourned the loss of the football legend at the age of 60. The circumstances surrounding his death and the decisions made regarding his post-operative care are now the subject of intense scrutiny in the ongoing trial. The deficiencies in Maradona's home care are one of the prosecution's key pieces of evidence against the defendants. A cardiologist testified that he was against moving Maradona from the Olivos Clinic. Mr Dimitroff said the surgery was not "an emergency", although there were indicators "that it was necessary at some point". The operation was performed by a neurosurgeon at that centre and it was routine, according to the medical director. After the surgery, the former player displayed a "difficult" temperament during his stay in intensive care and "did not understand that he had to stay still", Mr Dimitroff said. He added that on November 6, Maradona had "a complex psychomotor excitation episode" that resembled alcohol withdrawal, which was what he was demanding, the manager indicated. "We were dealing with an aggressive patient who tore out his own IVs; he was a very difficult patient to take home," Mr Dimitroff stated. Mr Dimitroff explained that he discussed the situation with Mr Luque and Agustina Cosachov - Maradona's psychiatrist, who is also on trial - and with the former player's family. According to Mr Dimitroff, both Mr Luque and Ms Cosachov requested sedation for Maradona which was carried out at the clinic for approximately 24 hours.
