In 'extremely rare' transplant case, father donates part of liver and intestine to save son

Harry Jackson was born with intestinal malrotation, an anomaly that occurs during the baby's development in the womb. At six years old, he was at risk of suffering a volvulus, a condition in which the intestine twists and interrupts blood flow to that part of the intestine. In addition, he had developed liver disease associated with intestinal failure, called IFALD, a progressive condition caused by years of intravenous feeding to control his condition. Harry's doctors met with the boy's parents, Gary Jackson and Annie Cerveno, to discuss the possibility of a transplant if either of them was compatible with the son. By genetic chance, Gary was compatible and donated part of the liver and intestine to save his son. The simultaneous transplant of liver and intestine is considered extremely rare, making the case unusual in the medical scenario.