What happened to Lacy Boyd after the car crash?

Lacy Boyd suffered severe intestinal injuries in a car crash, leading to short bowel syndrome and requiring a life-saving intestinal transplant.

How rare is an intestinal transplant like the one Lacy Boyd received?

Intestinal transplants are rare, with only about 100 performed annually in the U.S., making it a significant medical intervention.

Where did Lacy Boyd receive her intestinal transplant?

Lacy Boyd received her life-changing intestinal transplant at the Cleveland Clinic.

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Intestinal Transplant Saves Life After Devastating Crash

17 Jan

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Summary

A car crash left Lacy Boyd with severe intestinal injuries and only 35 inches of small intestine.
Boyd required 12 hours of daily IV nutrition due to her inability to process food.
An intestinal transplant at Cleveland Clinic offered Boyd a new chance at a normal life.

Intestinal Transplant Saves Life After Devastating Crash

On March 19, 2024, Lacy Boyd's family road trip to the Grand Canyon took a terrifying turn when their car hit black ice, resulting in a head-on collision. The crash inflicted severe injuries on Boyd, including extensive damage to her intestines due to a too-tight seatbelt, leaving her with just 35 inches of her small intestine. This resulted in a diagnosis of short bowel syndrome and a dependence on 12 hours of daily IV nutrition.