Health & Environment

Patient Survives 271 Days with Pig Kidney Before Human Transplant

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THE BRIEF
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A patient successfully survived for 271 days with a transplanted pig kidney, setting a new longevity record for xenotransplantation.

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Following this period, the patient underwent a successful human kidney transplant, marking a major breakthrough in medical science.

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This dual-procedure success offers a potential long-term solution for the global shortage of human organs available for life-saving transplants.