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tomm2thumbs

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Thu Jul 30, 2015, 02:58 AM Jul 2015

First Child to Get Double Hand Transplant - Inspiring Story




An 8-year-old Maryland boy is showing off his new hands. Doctors in Pennsylvania consider the first-ever double hand transplant on a child a success. Anna Werner spoke to Zion Harvey and his mother and reports on the incredible surgery that has given the young boy a new outlook on life.


text article as well

http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2015/07/29/worlds-youngest-double-hand-transplant-recipient-woke-up-smiling/
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First Child to Get Double Hand Transplant - Inspiring Story (Original Post) tomm2thumbs Jul 2015 OP
What an incredible kid! Suich Jul 2015 #1
What a sweet kid passiveporcupine Jul 2015 #2
. KansDem Jul 2015 #3
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