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The donor, a real estate agent, collapsed at his residence before he was rushed to Fortis Hospital in Mulund on the 4th of November, 2016. The patient’s condition continued to deteriorate and subsequently was declared brain dead on 9th of November, 2016. Following informed counselling, the family was encouraged by the brother of the patient to donate his organs. The donor is survived by his wife and two daughters.
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Conducting surgeon Dr Rakesh Rai said, “It is heartening to see families respond positively towards organ donation. We are happy with the recipient’s response to the transplant. We will continue to monitor his condition for the next 48 to 72 hours. We express our heartfelt gratitude to the noble decision of the donor family to donate organs of their loved one.”