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Jacob and Lukas: Two in a million

Jacob and Lukas , 3, are the only known twins in North America with the life-threatening liver disease biliary atresia. After waiting two years for a liver to become available, Jacob underwent a transplant at Children’s. His brother is still waiting.

Read their story and learn more about Children’s Siragusa Transplantation Center.

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