Ep 17. Fatal Twist

Dr. G: Medical Examiner season 5 episode 17 is entitled "Fatal Twist". In this episode, Dr. Jan Garavaglia, also known as Dr. G, works to uncover the mysterious death of a 77-year-old woman. The woman is found dead in her home with no obvious signs of foul play, leaving the cause of death a mystery.

The investigation into the woman's death takes a twist when it's discovered that she recently had surgery to repair a hernia. Dr. G wonders if something went wrong during the surgery that ultimately led to her death. She reviews the medical records and consults with the surgeon who performed the procedure to see if anything was missed that could have contributed to the woman's untimely demise.

As Dr. G continues to delve into the woman's medical history, she discovers that the patient suffered from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, a lung disease that makes it difficult to breathe. This raises further questions about her death, as COPD could have played a role in her demise.

To get a better understanding of the woman's condition, Dr. G performs an autopsy. During the autopsy, she discovers a number of abnormalities that suggest that the woman may have had a condition called Cushing's syndrome, which is caused by an excess of cortisol in the body. This discovery leads Dr. G to explore the idea that the woman's death may have been the result of a medical error, possibly related to her Cushing's.

With her team of investigators, Dr. G explores every possibility and piece of evidence to try and determine what happened to the woman. In the end, she is able to uncover the truth behind the woman's death, shedding light on a complex and tragic case.

As always, Dr. G's attention to detail and expert analysis are on full display in this episode of Dr. G: Medical Examiner. Viewers will be riveted as she works to uncover the cause of death and get to the bottom of the mystery surrounding this woman's passing.