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The First Woman To Get A New Kind Of Kidney Transplant

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Exploring New Frontiers in Organ Transplantation

This chapter explores the journey of a woman who underwent a pioneering pig kidney transplant, detailing her initial struggles and the hopeful outlook from her medical team. It also considers the cultural implications of using animal organs in medicine and the patient's embrace of this innovative solution for her health.

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