Shiryl Saturnino died of multiple organ failure after 3 cosmetic procedures —autopsy report

Multiple organ failure secondary to complications of cosmetic surgery was the cause of death stated on the autopsy report of businesswoman Shiryl Anabe Saturnino, who died at The Icon Clinic in Mandaluyong City on Sunday.

Emil Sumangil reported on 24 Oras that these findings were presented during the case conference of Special Investigation Task Group Shiryl on Thursday.

If Saturnino's death is proven to be the result of their neglect, Dr. Samuel Eric Calderon Yapjuangco, anesthesiologist Dr. Jose Jovito Cordero Mendiola and nurses Virgil Alec Ongleo, Alvin Carl Genove, and Audrey Michelle Santos will face criminal and administrative cases.

"Nakikita kong may negligence on part of The Icon Clinic, considering na yung initial requirements para mag-exist ang isang medical clinic ay hindi nila nasunod," SITG Shiryl Commander P/Sr. Supt. Marcelino Pedrozo said.

"We are contemplating to file reckless imprudence resulting to homicide," Pedrozo added. "That will lead to the reprimand, suspension, and revocation of the license of the doctors or the nurses involved."

The task force ruled to have Saturnino's histopathology examination prioritized at the PNP crime lab to allow them to charge medical personnel involved in her fatal surgery.

"At least nakausap na natin yung mga medical doctors natin. Although may resulta na sa autopsy ang recommendation nila, hintayin pa talaga yung hispathological examination dahil mas detalyado yun," Mandaluyong Police chief Sr. Supt. Joaquin Alva said.

Among other pieces of evidence police are considering in the case are the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) IDs presented by doctors and nurses.

Saturnino's medical records since her first medical procedure at The Icon Clinic in 2013 and a letter of consent signed by the victim were also presented during the case conference.

Dr. Briccio G. Alcantara, Philippine Association of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons Vice-President for Internal Affairs, said their group will also investigate Saturnino's death.

"Even a minor surgery under local, even in a medium surgery, there will always be a complication. And that complication is usually minimized by having exams na fit ang patient. Miniminimize but it may still happen," Alcantara said.

Neither Japjuangco nor Cordero have given a statement on the police's latest findings. —Rie Takumi/JST, GMA News