"You brighten my day." When we learn to Chrystelle of the decision of the Regional Health Agency (ARS) to temporarily suspend surgical activities at the Vauban clinic in Livry-Gargan (Seine-Saint-Denis), her voice becomes clearer, more combative. "Last week was the two years of his disappearance. I have just experienced dark days. »
On May 25, 2021, her 19-month-old son died after undergoing a minor operation under general anesthesia. The experts concluded that the child died due to bronchospasm (a contraction of the bronchi), "originating in insufficient analgesia (anesthesia)", which generated severe pain when he woke up.
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"From the beginning, I know I'm not crazy," she said Tuesday. If I had stuck to what the clinic staff told me at the time, that my son had a heart problem, I wouldn't be here. It was my relentlessness that got me this far. We are so happy when the institutions do their job. »
The investigation is still ongoing
For her, this temporary suspension — which is not just motivated by the conditions in which her son died — is an important step on the long road to obtaining "justice for Kayden." Shortly after the tragedy, she also filed a complaint with the Livry-Gargan police station. An investigation is still ongoing. Chrystelle will be received by the investigating judge in the coming weeks.
It also referred the matter to the Council of the Order of Physicians of Seine-Saint-Denis. "In a collegial decision, the assembly associated itself with my complaint and decided for a passage in the disciplinary chamber. It's quite historic," she says. Again, the procedure is underway, confirms the president of the council of the order, specifying that the date of this hearing is not fixed.
Two years after her son's death, Chrystelle has moved to Seine-et-Marne and is about to start a new job with the landlord who employs her. She is regaining her footing, little by little. "The kids are better so I'm getting better," she said. At 3 <>/<> years old, she continues, Kayden's twin has fallen asleep and is slowly calming down.
