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21/04/2008
Child Has Wrong Kidney Removed
A Republic of Ireland hospital has apologised for removing the wrong kidney from a sick child.
The mistake, which led to a healthy kidney being removed, was described by Our Lady's Children's Hospital in Crumlin, Dublin, as a "significant and regrettable medical error".
The Hospital said it has given its sincere apologies to the family.
The child, who has been discharged from the hospital, must now endure regular dialysis until another donor kidney can be found.
An internal review is under way and the hospital says its board of directors will consider the detail of the review and act where appropriate.
Our Lady's said the family was continuing to receive full support by the hospital staff and were happy to continue using the hospital for follow-up care.
(DW/JM)
The mistake, which led to a healthy kidney being removed, was described by Our Lady's Children's Hospital in Crumlin, Dublin, as a "significant and regrettable medical error".
The Hospital said it has given its sincere apologies to the family.
The child, who has been discharged from the hospital, must now endure regular dialysis until another donor kidney can be found.
An internal review is under way and the hospital says its board of directors will consider the detail of the review and act where appropriate.
Our Lady's said the family was continuing to receive full support by the hospital staff and were happy to continue using the hospital for follow-up care.
(DW/JM)
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