Rape vicitim shows signs of 'severe organ failure'

December 28, 2012 20:51

The condition of the 23-year-old gang-rape victim has worsened, said doctors of the Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore where she is undergoing treatment.

"There are signs of severe organ failure. The girl has been put on maximum artificial support," the medical bulletin from the hospital said.

Earlier in the day Dr Kelvin Loh, the CEO of Mount Elizabeth Hospital, in his latest statement said, "Our medical team's investigations upon her arrival at the hospital yesterday showed that in addition to her prior cardiac arrest, she also had infection in her lungs and abdomen, as well as significant brain injury. The patient is currently struggling against the odds, and fighting for her life."

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