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ME: Teen's Manner Of Death After Wisdom Teeth Removal 'Undetermined'

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- It is still unknown why a young girl from Eden Prairie died after surgery to remove her wisdom teeth.

During the procedure in June, 17-year-old Sydney Galleger went into cardiac arrest. She died a few days later.

Related: Eden Prairie Teen Dies After Complications During Wisdom Teeth Surgery

The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's report says the manner of Sydney's death is undetermined.

However, the report says the potential contributing role of medication during the procedure could not be excluded.

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