Woman who played violin during brain surgery reunites with doctor

Dagmar Turner, who played the violin while surgeons removed a tumour from her brain, has been reunited with consultant neurosurgeon Professor Keyoumars Ashkan after two-and-a-half years (Lucy North/PA)

A woman who played the violin during her brain surgery has been reunited with the surgeon who removed her tumour.

Dagmar Turner’s operation was specially planned to ensure her ability to play the violin would not be impaired, and she has since returned to playing music in the Isle of Wight.