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Wed 06 Jun 2007Woman sues over inflamed colonA woman who suffers from an inflamed colon has sued for damages over the alleged failure of doctors at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, Co Louth, to properly diagnose and manage her condition.Michelle Myles (24), Chestnut Grove, Tallanstown, Co Louth, has brought an action against the HSE and Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital alleging negligence and failure of duty arising from her treatment for a colon condition between September 1997 and August 8th, 2000.