Case Study: Baby Girl Born With Biliary Atresia Successfully Treated With Liver Transplant

Promoting the Life-Saving Power of Organ Donation through a Successful Pediatric Liver Transplant.

World Organ Donation Day 2024: In a remarkable case that underscores the life-saving impact of organ donation, a one-year-old girl suffering from biliary atresia has been given at Narayana Health SRCC Children's Hospital, Mumbai. This procedure not only transformed Baby Shanaya's life (name changed) but also highlighted the crucial role that organ donation plays in saving lives.

Baby Shanaya Was Diagnosed With Biliary Atresia

A rare condition where bile flow from the liver is obstructed, leading to severe complications. From birth, Shanaya endured deep yellow discolouration of her eyes, abdominal distension, and progressively worsening health. By the time she reached Narayana Health, her condition had deteriorated to the point of severe drowsiness, bleeding in stools, jaundice, and a significantly distended abdomen.

World Organ Donation Day 2024

In a powerful demonstration of the life-giving potential of organ donation, Shanaya's mother, who was a perfect match, became her daughter's living donor. The 12-hour surgery was successfully performed, marking a crucial turning point in Shanaya's journey toward recovery.

Following the transplant, Shanaya's recovery was closely monitored by a multidisciplinary team.

• Biliary atresia, though rare, is a severe survival, and in this case, organ donation was the key to saving Shanaya's life.
• This case not only showcases the advanced medical care and expertise available but also serves as a powerful reminder of the life-saving potential of organ donation by highlighting the importance of living donors in saving lives.
• The success of Baby Shanaya's liver transplant is a testament to the hospital's dedication, skill, and the transformative power of organ donation in managing complex paediatric cases.

The Medical Team At Narayana Health

Led by Dr. Ashok Thorat, Senior Consultant in Pediatric Liver Transplant, and Dr. Aditya Kulkarni, Associate Consultant in Pediatric Gastroenterology & Hepatology, quickly diagnosed biliary atresia. "Shanaya's condition was extremely critical when she arrived. Stabilizing her for the complex surgery was a significant challenge," explained Dr. Ashok Thorat. The team provided extensive preoperative care, including draining abdominal fluid, antibiotics, and nutritional support, to prepare her for the life-saving liver transplant, he added.