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A pig kidney transplanted into a patient in the U.S. functioned for 271 days, the longest recorded duration for such a procedure. The transplant provided temporary relief from dialysis until a human kidney became available. This case underscores the potential of xenotransplantation amid a significant organ shortage.
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A pig kidney transplanted into a patient in the U.S. functioned for 271 days, the longest recorded duration for such a procedure. The transplant provided temporary relief from dialysis until a human kidney became available. This case underscores the potential of xenotransplantation amid a significant organ shortage.
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Transplanted pig kidney works in US man's body for record 271 days
Pig Kidney Transplant Functions for 271 Days in US Patient