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El Paso Woman Undergoes Life-Saving Quadruple Organ Transplant

KTSM••Katharin Czink and Dina Bair
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Jasmine Jones, an El Paso resident, faced a life-threatening situation after her liver and kidneys began to fail due to cystic fibrosis-related diabetes. In a rare medical procedure, she successfully underwent a quadruple organ transplant, which included a liver and both kidneys. This complex surgery highlights the challenges faced by patients with severe health conditions and the critical need for organ donors. Jasmine expressed her fears about the surgery, stating she was scared of not surviving the operation, but her successful recovery brings hope to others in similar situations.

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