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Igho Ubiribo’s Thailand holiday led to a fatal pulmonary embolism

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Atreyee Poddar
Igho Ubiribo’s Thailand holiday led to a fatal pulmonary embolism
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British-Nigerian influencer Igho Ubiribo died in Thailand following a penile enhancement procedure that caused a fatal pulmonary embolism. An inquest confirmed that the cosmetic surgery led to the blockage, highlighting the risks associated with unregulated medical tourism.

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The case serves as a stark warning about the life-threatening dangers of seeking cheap, unregulated cosmetic procedures in foreign countries.

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British-Nigerian businessman and social media influencer Igho Ubiribo — known to friends, fans and followers as Tiny, Denisi or Ego — has died at 43, with a London inquest this week confirming the tragic circumstances behind his death in Thailand back in March. How did Igho Ubiribo die?Igho died in Bangkok on March 6 after a cosmetic procedure took a fatal turn, according to findings delivered at an inquest before Inner West London Coroners' Court..He had taken a vacation to Thailand with his spouse. Igho had about 40 millilitres of hyaluronic acid and lidocaine during a penis enhancement surgery at a clinic while he was there. He started complaining of chest trouble and passed out twice while the pair was having a massage afterwards.An ambulance rushed him to a hospital, where he was initially responsive enough to answer doctors' questions.

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