Atlanta, GA 3/22/2008 2:00:04 AM
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Abigail Taylor Dies After Rare Transplant

Nebraska Medical Center has confirmed the death of 6-year-old Abigail Taylor, whose intestinal track was partially ripped out by a swimming pool drain last summer. Abigail underwent a rare triple-organ transplant last December and received a small bowel, liver and pancreas.

After the surgery Abigail suffered from a cancerous condition that is caused by organ transplants. The details of her death were not available. An attorney for the Taylor family said the child’s parents were with her when she died on Thursday.

 

After their daughter’s injury, Scott and Katey Taylor began fighting for new pool safety regulations. They campaigned for legislation that would ban the sale of drains that don’t meet safety standards. Congress approved the legislation.

 

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