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Woman who needed two liver transplants after medical blunder dies in Hong Kong hospital

Tang Kwai-sze, a Hepatitis B sufferer, had been battling infection in the intensive care unit of Queen Mary Hospital

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Tang Kwai-sze, left, with her daughter Michelle, right. Photo: Handout
Emily TsangandYupina Ng

A 43-year-old mother who underwent two separate liver transplants in April following a medical blunder, died on Saturday morning, the Post has learnt.

A source with knowledge of the matter said Tang Kwai-sze, a Hepatitis B sufferer, had been battling infection in the intensive care unit of Queen Mary Hospital in Pok Fu Lam.

A Queen Mary Hospital spokeswoman confirmed Tang died on Saturday early morning from shock triggered by infections.

Doctors deny condition critical at Hong Kong’s public hospitals despite complaints and creaking system

The spokeswoman said the case has passed on to the Coroner’s Court for follow up.

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She added that the hospital will provide help for the family.

Tang leaves behind her 17-year-old daughter who had wanted to donate part of her own liver to help save her mother but was three months shy of the legal age.
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Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor said she was saddened by the death of Tang and expressed deep condolences to her family members, especially her daughter, whom she had admired.

“She has demonstrated her fortitude and calmness when her mother was ill, and has left me a strong impression,” said Lam.

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