One Liver Saves Two Women

Two women from Ohio, Maria Contreras and Monica Davis, were recent recipients of a rare split-liver transplant. Calling themselves "split-liver sisters," both had spent years on the organ donation waiting list due to their cirrhosis before finally getting the call on the same day.

The size of their portion (a 60-40 split) was determined by their relative body sizes and the severity of their conditions. While double transplants like this are somewhat common between child and adult recipients, two adults sharing a liver donation is relatively rare.

Contreras and Davis were eager to meet after their transplants, though were initially prevented due to privacy concerns and COVID precautions. They finally met this spring, along with their respective surgeons, and declared that they felt an instant bond with each other.

To read their story, head over to the Washington Post.