Hospital Authority Seeks Urgent Liver Donation for Critically Ill Boy
A 13-year-old boy with severe hepatic failure is at the top of the transplant list, prompting an appeal for an O+ liver and potential cross-boundary assistance.
A 13-year-old boy with severe hepatic failure is at the top of the transplant list, prompting an appeal for an O+ liver and potential cross-boundary assistance.
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Hong Kong's Hospital Authority (HA) has issued an urgent appeal for a liver donation for a 13-year-old boy suffering from severe hepatic failure. The boy is in serious condition at Queen Mary Hospital and has developed significant complications, including recurrent hyperammonemia and cholangitis.
He has been clinically assessed as requiring an immediate liver transplant and is currently listed as the top priority for an O+ blood group liver. The HA is urging the public to consider organ donation, particularly from deceased relatives, for critically ill patients.
In addition to local appeals, the HA stated it would seek assistance from mainland Chinese authorities through the Hong Kong government. This action follows a cross-boundary mechanism established in 2022, which allows mainland organ donations to be made available to Hong Kong patients if no suitable local recipient is found.
The authority has assured that all procedures will adhere to established regulations and standards should a suitable liver be sourced from the mainland. The appeal highlights the critical need for organ donors to save lives.
FAQ
What is the condition of the 13-year-old boy?
The 13-year-old boy is in serious condition with severe hepatic failure and has developed complications including recurrent hyperammonemia and cholangitis.
What is the Hospital Authority doing to find a donor?
The Hospital Authority is appealing to the public for an urgent liver donation, prioritizing the boy on the transplant list, and will seek assistance from mainland Chinese authorities.
