One in 10,000 babies are born with organs outside their body, a condition that requires immediate and complex surgical intervention for survival.
Synopsis
One in 10,000 babies are born with organs outside their body, a condition that requires immediate and complex surgical intervention for survival.
Synopsis
Baby Jackson Liman was born with a gaping hole in his abdomen, a condition known as an omphalocele. His liver and intestines developed outside his body, requiring immediate surgery to avoid infection. Surgeons at a hospital worked to reposition his organs and stretch his skin to cover them. Despite the challenges, Jackson's recovery progressed, though he faced months of intensive care and a feeding tube to survive. His story, along with others like Eddie, illustrates the struggles and triumphs of patients overcoming severe medical conditions.
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Why Watch
- Meet baby Jackson and his extraordinary survival story.
- Find out what an omphalocele means for a newborn's health.
- See how Jackson's family copes with his intensive care needs.
- Discover the impact of Jackson's journey on those around him.
Did You Know
- One in 10,000 babies are born with an omphalocele.
- Jackson Liman was on a respirator for the first weeks of his life.
- Jackson needed a feeding tube down his nose to stay alive after surgery.
- Doctors initially prepared Jackson's family for the possibility of his death.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What condition was baby Jackson born with?
Baby Jackson was born with a condition called an omphalocele, where his liver and intestines were growing outside his body.
What was the initial indication of Jackson's health problem?
A routine ultrasound at 11 weeks spotted an anomaly, indicating that the baby's liver was growing on the outside of his belly.
How long did Jackson need intensive care after surgery?
Jackson needed months of intensive round-the-clock care after his surgery.
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