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The First Person to Receive a Pig Kidney Transplant Has Died
May 15, 2024
Exploring the first genetically modified pig kidney transplant and its impact on addressing the organ shortage crisis. Discussing the use of pig organs in human transplants and the advancements in genetic engineering to mitigate rejection risks. Shedding light on the lasting impact of a patient's transplant journey on the medical community.
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- Xenotransplantation using pig organs shows promise in addressing organ shortages.
- Genetic modifications and companion organ transplants are crucial in enhancing xenotransplantation outcomes with pig organs.
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First Human to Receive Pig Kidney Transplant Dies
Richard Rick Slayman, the first person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney, passed away at 62 years old almost two months after the historic transplant. The procedure was conducted at Massachusetts General Hospital to address Slayman's deteriorating kidney function due to previous transplant failures from a human donor. Despite initial success in functioning post-transplant, complications of rejection were noted and managed with drugs. Slayman's case highlights the ongoing need for organ transplants and the potential of xenotransplantation using animal organs to alleviate organ shortages.
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