Mahira Ahmed from Kuwait had a rare biliary genetic disorderA seven-month-old baby with a congenital disorder recently underwent a liver transplant at Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre. Mahira Ahmed from Kuwait, who had a rare biliary genetic disorder, was advised a liver transplant by doctors in that country. The child’s mother donated a segment of her liver, and a team of 12-15 members performed the 10-hour surgery. Paediatric liver surgeon Naresh Shanmugam said the child weighed 4.5 kg during admission. Every year 15 babies are airlifted from across the world for transplant at the hospital, CEO Ilankumaran said.

Source: The Hindu December 28, 2020 22:24 UTC