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7-Year-Old Girl Dies During Dental Surgery Under General Anesthesia in Turkey
How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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First reported by N12 · Jul 9, 2026
What happened
A 7-year-old girl named Ela Kocakogur died from sudden cardiac arrest during a dental procedure under general anesthesia at a private hospital in Isparta, Turkey. Her family has filed a complaint, leading to a criminal and medical investigation into the incident. The hospital claims all protocols were followed, while authorities review the case for possible negligence.
- 017-year-old Ela Kocakogur died during dental surgery under general anesthesia in Isparta, Turkey.
- 02She underwent eight cavity treatments in one session due to young age and dental fear.
- 03Ela suffered sudden cardiac arrest during the procedure and could not be revived.
- 04Her family filed a complaint, prompting criminal and medical investigations.
- 05The hospital claims all protocols were followed; authorities are examining possible negligence.
- 06Questions remain about pre-anesthesia tests, anesthesia dosage, and anesthesiologist presence.
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