DHAKA: Allegations were made against Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) physicians concerned for removing two kidneys of a patient out of negligence.
“A 7-member probe body, led by Kidney Foundation's Founding President and Kidney Disease Expert Professor Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, was formed to submit report within 7 working days,” said BSMMU’s vice-chancellor Prof. Dr Kanak Kanti Barua.
“Besides, a 6-member medical board has been formed for proper treatment of the patient,” Kanak Kanti Barua added.
Rawshan Ara was admitted to BSMMU on August 26, as her left kidney was damaged, quoting patient’s son Rafiq Shikder, who is also a film maker.
Following a lot of medical tests, doctors decided to perform an operation on the patient on September 5. Doctors did not wish to keep left kidney as it was damaged, but right one was totally fine.
Before the discovery, the patient was switched from hospital to hospital for a number of reasons.
However, it was revealed at a private hospital in city’s Dhanmondi area that patient carries no kidneys at all.
BDST: 1342 HRS, SEP 23, 2018
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