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Physiotherapist investigation in Goiânia

Overview

Authorities in Goiânia, Brazil, have arrested and detained physiotherapist Magda Oliveira da Silva following investigations into severe patient injuries caused by unauthorized aesthetic procedures.

Initial reports indicated that at least seven patients suffered from necrosis, infections, and mutilation resulting from Silva exceeding professional limits by performing surgical interventions with scalpels and prescribing medications. Investigators noted significant hygiene failures, such as the absence of sterile gloves and masks, and seized expired medications and supplies lacking sanitary permits during searches of her residence and clinics.

As the investigation progressed, the number of reported victims rose to at least nine women. Reported complications include cuts, burns, bleeding, tissue loss, scarring, and loss of sensitivity across facial, mammary, gluteal, and intimate regions. In response to the allegations, the Regional Council of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy of the 19th Region has launched an administrative and ethical-disciplinary proceeding. Police have released the suspect’s image to assist in identifying further potential victims.

Entities

Magda Oliveira da Silva · Civil Police of Goiás · Public Security Secretariat of Piauí · Regional Council of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy of the 19th Region · Rafaella Freire Cabral

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 6 sources
    Physiotherapist detained in Goiânia over aesthetic procedure injuries

    A physiotherapist in Goiânia, Brazil, remains in custody following reports from at least nine patients regarding severe injuries, including necrosis and burns, resulting from aesthetic procedures.

  2. [CRIME] 4 sources
    Goiânia physiotherapist arrested for patient mutilation

    A physiotherapist in Goiânia, Brazil, has been arrested for allegedly performing unauthorized surgical procedures that caused severe mutilation and necrosis in at least seven patients.

Sources

brasilemfolhas.com.br · diariodoestadogo.com.br · gazetaweb.com · gp1.com.br · jairsampaio.com · metropoles.com · ohoje.com · pontanegranews.com.br · portalcontexto.com · portalnoticiasgoias.com.br · reportermt.com