A 4-month-old baby girl with acute heart failure, Zhixi, with the assistance of the National Health Commission of the Mainland, successfully transplanted the heart of a mainland baby whose brainstem died early this morning (17th), becoming the first cross-border heart exchange between two places case.
Chief Executive Lee Ka-chao said that it is a great challenge to complete cross-regional transportation and transplantation within the golden time to avoid organ deterioration or necrosis. He thanked the medical teams of the two places and the law enforcement agencies responsible for the transportation.
Li Jiachao said that both places attach great importance to life and cherish this rare donated organ very much. Even though the two places have their own approval procedures, they both speed up the process according to the law.
This precedent is very rare, thanks to the fact that the departments and teams of the two places stayed up all night and persisted in putting life first to overcome many challenges.
▼The 4-month-old baby girl Zhixi of "Qiuxin"▼
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Li Jiachao pointed out that he was very grateful to see Zhixi received a heart donation from a mainland baby in time, giving him a chance to be reborn.
He pointed out that the medical team needs to conduct a series of detailed and comprehensive medical analysis and matching in a short period of time to avoid the risk of rejection.
The heart transplanted this time is the smallest in Hong Kong's history. It is very rare for Zhixi to get a baby donated heart, and the transplant operation is also very difficult. It is all thanks to the professional medical team who worked around the clock to complete the operation successfully and quickly, which symbolizes a major medical achievement in the Mainland and Hong Kong. Achievements, while reflecting the brilliance and love of humanity.
He also appreciated the selfless dedication of mainland donors and their families, and described the two places as "fighting to the end to save people and overcoming many difficulties". Their enthusiasm and hard work are worthy of respect. Relevant units in Shenzhen, as well as the Medical and Health Bureau, the Hospital Authority, the Hong Kong Human Organ Transplantation Committee of the Department of Health, the medical team of the Hong Kong Children's Hospital, the Customs, the Immigration Department, the Police Force and the Fire Services Department, etc.
▼On December 17, the 4-month-old baby girl Zhixi successfully "changed her heart"▼
Zhixi’s heart change｜The Mainland’s organs were sent to Hong Kong for transplantation and the Hospital Authority said it was a special case: it was legal and reasonable｜Mainland children suffered a fatal heart attack and were rushed to Hong Kong for surgery until the early morning. The heart is functioning ideally and a ventilator is still required. The next month is the key monitoring period. Seeking for heart | 4-month-old baby girl with heart failure in critical condition. Mother: My heart is broken. The mother hopes for a miracle and promises love: take him to see the flowers and plants