Father's Gift: Life-Saving Liver Transplant for Baby

A newborn, initially appearing healthy, developed persistent jaundice and pale stools, prompting a diagnosis of biliary atresia, a rare condition impacting bile flow. Following an unsuccessful Kasai surgery in Nepal, the infant's liver deteriorated, leading to severe cirrhosis and dangerous portal hypertension. This resulted in repeated gastrointestinal bleeding, complicating the child's ability to clot blood and posing an immediate risk of brain herniation due to pressure. A multidisciplinary team at Narayana Hospital, Gurugram, orchestrated a complex living donor liver transplant. The infant's father generously donated a segment of his liver, replacing the damaged organ with a healthy one. This intervention addressed the root cause of the liver dysfunction and prevented further life-threatening complications. Six weeks after the transplant, the baby is stable, on minimal anti-rejection medication, and showing age-appropriate development, underscoring the success of expert multidisciplinary care in managing severe infant health crises.