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Man survives 271 days with genetically modified pig kidney in medical milestone
A 66-year-old patient successfully lived with a genetically modified pig kidney for 271 days, setting a new record for xenotransplantation and allowing him to avoid dialysis during that period. The case, detailed in The Lancet by Mass General Brigham researchers, demonstrates the potential for animal organs to serve as a temporary bridge for patients awaiting human transplants.
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This medical development offers a potential future solution for the more than 100,000 people currently on the U.S. transplant waiting list who face long wait times for human organs.
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organizationMassachusetts General Hospital“Site of the transplant procedure”organizationThe Lancet“Medical journal where the study was published”personTim Andrews“66-year-old recipient of a genetically modified pig kidney”organizationMass General Brigham“Research institution that conducted the study”personDr. Leonardo Riella“Lead author of the study at Mass General Brigham”