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Daniel Keane

London NHS trust apologises after woman suffers severe damage during coil removal

A London NHS Trust has apologised after a woman suffered potentially life-threatening damage to her bowel and womb during an unsuccessful attempt to remove her contraceptive coil.

Beki Reilly, 34, underwent emergency surgery following several attempts to remove her device during two appointments with sexual health services in Wandsworth.

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