Domino Liver Transplant
In July 2009, transplant surgeons at Emory University Hospital were the first in the state of Georgia to perform a very rare domino liver transplant procedure. In effect, the procedure is saving two lives and curing one rare disease (Maple Syrup Urine Disease - MSUD) in a 24-year-old patient, and dramatically improving the quality of life in the other patient, who has suffered a lifetime battle with hemophilia, and more recently hepatitis C. Both doctor and patients discussed the case in a Aug. 21, 2009, press briefing.
Dr. Christopher Hughes
Emory Transplant Center
Emory Healthcare
"Domino Liver Transplant"
3:46
"The Organ Shortage"
0:59
Robert Massie
Age 53
Hometown: Somerville, MA
"Never Expected a Cure"
1:18
"A Novel Solution"
1:54
"A Series of Miracles"
1:34
Jean Handler
Age 24
Hometown: Boca Raton, FL
"Thankful and Shocked"
1:36
"Hopes and Dreams"
1:23