Mangaluru: Dhanyakumar (37), a farmer of Sabbena halli, Banakal Hobli, Mudigere taluk, Chikmagalur district, who was declared brain dead in a road accident, has given life to six patients by donating his organs.
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Dhanyakumar was traveling on his bike in Banakal on December 8 when a vehicle hit him. He suffered serious head injuries and was admitted to Father Mullers Medical College Hospital in the city on December 9 for treatment.
Dr. Udayakumar, Medical Superintendent of Father Muller's Hospital, said, 'Dhanya kumar had severe head injuries. So there was no possible way the head surgery could be performed. Doctors have declared him brain dead. The family agreed to donate the injured person's organs. So we registered through the Jiva Sarthakate portal and arranged for organ donation,'.
The heart and lungs of the victim were sent to MGM Hospital in Chennai, the lungs and liver to Fortis Hospital in Bangalore, one adrenal gland to KMC Hospital in Manipal and the other adrenal gland to A.J. said Dr. Udaykumar.