Liver transplant performed during pregnancy; she regained her health and her baby
İpek Demir, 27, who lives in Şanlıurfa, was diagnosed with liver failure after her liver enzymes came back high at a check-up during pregnancy.
Referred to İnönü University Turgut Özal Medical Center for treatment, Demir was decided by the doctors to undergo a liver transplant in the 15th week of pregnancy. Her sister was found suitable as the donor, and tissue taken from her liver was transplanted in a successful operation.
Her pregnancy was then closely monitored by specialist doctors, and Demir gave birth in good health.
Referred to İnönü University Turgut Özal Medical Center for treatment, Demir was decided by the doctors to undergo a liver transplant in the 15th week of pregnancy. Her sister was found suitable as the donor, and tissue taken from her liver was transplanted in a successful operation.
Her pregnancy was then closely monitored by specialist doctors, and Demir gave birth in good health.
Referred to İnönü University Turgut Özal Medical Center for treatment, Demir was decided by the doctors to undergo a liver transplant in the 15th week of pregnancy. Her sister was found suitable as the donor, and tissue taken from her liver was transplanted in a successful operation.
Her pregnancy was then closely monitored by specialist doctors, and Demir gave birth in good health.