Surgeon battled to save mum-to-be

The vascular surgeon involved in an emergency operation to save a pregnant woman’s life will be a key witness at an inquest into her death.

Malak Thawley, 34, was rushed to the National Maternity Hospital after a seven-week scan revealed an ectopic pregnancy.

Outlining a list of witnesses to appear at the inquest, Liam Reidy, counsel for Ms Thawley’s husband Alan Thawley, said the vascular surgeon’s evidence would be crucial from the family’s perspective.