Kylie Overfield, a 7-month-old baby from Virginia, had a successful double-lung transplant at Texas Children's in April. Doctors say she's recovering well and will soon be released from the hospital.
In a heartwarming update to a story FOX 26 shared exclusively in March, Kylie Overfield, a seven-month-old baby from Virginia, has undergone a successful double-lung transplant at Texas Children's Hospital. The procedure is rare and challenging for an infant of her size.Kylie's journey began with a diagnosis of Surfactant B Deficiency, a syndrome leading to respiratory failure, affecting only 1 in a million newborns worldwide.
SUGGESTED: Donor found for Virginia infant with rare lung disease at Texas Children's, awaits transplantThe operation, lasting over 12 hours, was ultimately successful, offering Kylie a second chance at life. As Kylie prepares to leave the hospital for the first time in her life, Ashley expresses profound gratitude, acknowledging the sacrifice of another family in their moment of joy."I was so grateful," Overfield said.
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