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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
George Thompson

Man who almost died several times after tooth extraction issues warning to others

Greg Hutton having his heart valve replaced at the Royal Brompton Hospital in 2014 (Family picture/PA Wire) -

A man who almost died several times after having a tooth removed is calling for a change to medical guidance.

Greg Hutton, 62, survived two bouts of endocarditis, a serious and often fatal heart infection, which kills almost 30% of sufferers within a year.

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