2024-05-14 12:52:00
A man receives a pig kidney transplant It was the first success in the world. He died Two months after the surgery, the hospital confirmed that it was not the result of a pig kidney transplant.
BBC foreign news agency reported that Mr Richard Sleman or Rick, a patient with end stage kidney disease. that wasGenetically modified pig kidney transplant He died at the age of 62 years. After the first successful operation in the world last March.
by the wayMassachusetts General Hospital (MGH) It was revealed that Mr Slayman’s death had nothing to do with the pig kidney transplant. which is the hospitalI want to express my sincere condolences.To the family of Mr. Slayman after his sudden death.
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Before that, Mr. SlaymanHe received a kidney transplant on March 16. This is believed to be the first patient in the world to receive a successful pig kidney transplant. At that time, the treating doctor said: “Slayman’s kidneys are working fine. And he no longer needs dialysis.”
In addition to kidney failure Mr. Slayman also suffers from type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure In 2018, he received a human kidney transplant, butAfter five years, his kidneys began to fail.
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Although the hospital stated that it is “Mr. Slayman will forever be seen as a beacon of hope for transplant patients around the world. And we are very grateful for his trust and willingness to contribute to the development of pig organ transplantation.”
However, the sideMr. Slayman’s family He said it was one of the reasons he got this treatment Giving hope to all patients who need a kidney transplant. He succeeded. He has achieved that goal.
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This is for transplanting pig organs into the human body. or medical name Xenotransplantation is the transfer of living cells, tissues or organs from one species to another.
This was after the success of this genetically modified pig kidney surgery. It is considered one of the greatest achievements in the history of medicine. This also gives hope to kidney patients waiting for donated organs around the world.
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