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TMZ had a video that summarized the Dr Jan Adams story. They took it down though….perhaps lucky for him. We do have more for you though.
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John Di Saia MD
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Jan Adams Surrenders California License
Originally posted 2007-11-23 16:20:00.
Share on FacebookDonda West had high blood pressure and “high blood sugar” (probably diabetes) according to the LA Times.
I find myself agreeing with Dr Rohrich as he states:
“It’s not like going to find a pair of shoes. You can take the shoes back. You can’t bring your life back.”
“Bottom line, cosmetic surgery is only for patients that are healthy. If they’re not healthy, it’s really not usually a good thing to do.”
The real question in the review of this case will likely be whether or not Ms West was a reasonable candidate for the surgery in the first place. The subject of medical clearance will undoubtedly also come into play.
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John Di Saia MD
That’s not what I read when I read the coroner’s report. What did they read?
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John Di Saia MD
Share on FacebookTMZ has posted a copy of Donda West’s coroner’s report (How did they get this?) that reports that she died of a heart attack and various post-operative factors. It also reports that she had a circumferential tummy tuck or a lower body lift. This is large scale surgery.
One of the reasons a surgeon may seek medical clearance from an internist is to minimize the medical risk of large scale surgery particularly in a person not in the best of health. It is my understanding that she didn’t have this done prior to surgery.
This isn’t over if the medical board decides to investigate. I am not placing blame upon anyone. This case is not open and shut however.
Best Regards,
John Di Saia MD
There is not much new lately on the Dr Jan Adams story. He speaks like a politician in that he says very little when he speaks here to ET. His lawyer probably has advised a little silence I would wager.
In the video clip, Harvey Levin really should limit his discussion in medical matters. For him to say the operation should have taken four hours is pretty irresponsible. We don’t even know what exactly the operation entailed as of yet, but a breast reduction and tummy tuck with liposuction could have easily taken eight hours if done carefully. That’s why many of us would have staged the surgery breaking it into smaller portions to limit the anesthesia time and post-operative pain.
On his comments vis a vis the recovery center, these centers really do not check into medical clearance. That is the surgeon’s job. I do not know if Dr Adams has a good relationship with any such centers however.
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John Di Saia MD
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Share on FacebookWell questions regarding the care Mrs West received will be coming soon: Was she a reasonable candidate for surgery? She may have died of an abnormal heart rhythm or something equally difficult to find. Toxicology is reportedly pending. As a man with a close relationship with his own mother, I feel for Mr West. As a plastic surgeon and California Medical Board reviewer, I am curious as to what happened here.
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John Di Saia MD
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Share on Facebook“Donda West, 58, died Saturday at Centinela Freeman Regional Medical Center in Marina del Rey after she stopped breathing at her home. The coroner’s office said an initial investigation shows West may have died from surgical complications. An autopsy was scheduled to be done by Wednesday.
[Dr Jan] Adams told the celebrity Web site TMZ that he performed a tummy tuck and breast reduction on but denied any wrongdoing. He said she might have died from a heart attack, pulmonary embolism or massive vomiting.”
Dr Jan Adams is the “Plastic Surgery: Before and After” show host. According to his web site he was trained in both general and plastic surgery, but according to the American Board of Medical Specialist’s web site he is not board certified.
The California Medical Board website shows two malpractice awards against him each in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.
This story is still in evolution.
Best Regards,
John Di Saia MD
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