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Brain dead, girl lends a fresh lease on life to 5

17-year-old Payal, was declared brain dead a day before her 18th birthday. Despite the excruciating pain her parents felt, they made a decision that would save the lives of many!  Payal  may have pa

By: Admin   | | Updated: October 6, 2012 8:30 am
Tags: Brain dead  Cadaver donation  Cornea transplant  Kidney transplant  MOHAN foundation  Organ donation  Organ Harvesting  Organ Transplant  
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17-year-old Payal, was declared brain dead a day before her 18th birthday. Despite the excruciating pain her parents felt, they made a decision that would save the lives of many!  Payal  may have passed away, but she lives on through the five others to whom her organs were donated. The cadaver transplantation of the 17-year-old was carried out here after her parents consented to organ-harvesting realising that their brain-dead daughter will never return. Her two corneas, two kidneys and liver have already been transplanted in five patients who urgently needed the organs.  Also Read - Structural features of donor's kidney may predict recipient's compatibility

“It was an emotional decision for all of us. But we realised that our daughter was never going to return, so we decided to help others. The process of taking approvals from various authorities was arduous but we managed to do that in time”, said Ajay Mathur, Payal’s father. The doctors of the private hospital said the process of donating the organs witnessed lots of legal hurdles which were finally cleared after Delhi government’s health department looked into the matter. Also Read - Top Delhi surgeons under police scanner in international kidney racket



Payal was hit by a speeding car in Ghaziabad Aug 23. She was admitted to a hospital in Ghaziabad but later shifted to BL Kapur Memorial Hospital in New Delhi Aug 25. “We declared her brain dead Aug 28 after which her parents decided to donate her organs which shows their courage,” said a doctor. “Since it was a medico-legal case and coordination of inter-state police was also required, it took us some time and the help of Delhi government. She was officially declared dead Sep 2 and on the same day cadaver transplantation was done,” said Dr. Sunil Prakash. Also Read - Genetic incompatibility could be the reason why kidney transplants fail: Study

“In India, an average 14 people are involved in fatal accidents every hour. Of these, one brain dead person could save 7-8 lives which can overcome the shortage of organs for transplantation and prevent illegal activities of organ prostitution,” added Prakash. He said cadaver transplant awareness must be given a priority and efforts should be made to encourage hospitals and state governments to promote the programme in India. Names of the patient and her family members have been changed for legal reasons.

Source: IANS

Published : October 6, 2012 7:40 am | Updated:October 6, 2012 8:30 am
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