A 76-year-old woman died from a blood clot in her lungs after an operation, an inquest heard.

Joan Emmott, of Fairfield Court, Liversedge, was admitted to Dewsbury District Hospital last May, and underwent surgery to remove a tumour.

Bradford Coroner's Court heard how the operation was carried out satisfactorily.

She was discharged two weeks later but taken back to the hospital the following evening, suffering from a shortness of breath.

Attempts were made to resuscitate her, but she died.

A post mortem examination showed the cause of her death was a blood clot due to deep vain thrombosis.

Coroner Roger Whittaker said he believed the operation was "perfectly performed".

He recorded a verdict of misadventure, but said that did not imply he was criticising the operation.