Iowa woman dies after routine hernia surgery as family claims doctors ignored red flags

Laura Belt, 46, died in May 2024 due to complications linked to a bowel perforation that resulted in sepsis — issues that were allegedly missed by staff at Decatur County Hospital.

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May 4, 2026 - 10:49
Iowa woman dies after routine hernia surgery as family claims doctors ignored red flags
Laura Belt, 46, died in May 2024 due to complications linked to a bowel perforation that resulted in sepsis — issues that were allegedly missed by staff at Decatur County Hospital.
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