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Iraqi Girl's New Liver: A Second Chance in India
1 Oct
Summary
- An 11-year-old Iraqi girl received a new liver in India.
- Wilson's disease led to advanced liver failure requiring transplant.
- A living donor liver transplant was successfully performed.
An 11-year-old Iraqi girl named Zainab received a new liver in Gurgaon, India, after her health deteriorated from Wilson's disease. The genetic disorder caused advanced liver failure, leading to jaundice, hepatic encephalopathy, and impaired blood clotting.
Doctors at Paras Health performed a complex eight-hour surgery using a left-lobe graft from her cousin, who served as the living donor. The multidisciplinary team, comprising 18 doctors, managed the intricate paediatric transplant.
Following the procedure, Zainab required initial support, including mechanical ventilation, but she has since recovered significantly. She spent approximately two weeks in the hospital and has returned to Iraq, expected to resume normal childhood activities and school within two months.
Wilson's disease, characterized by excess copper accumulation, necessitates screening for Zainab's younger brothers due to its genetic nature. The successful transplant offers Zainab a renewed chance at a healthy life.
