UK surgery is a first in Kentucky
For the first time in Kentucky, a pair of lungs has been transplanted to a patient from a donor who suffered cardiac death as opposed to brain death.The unusual surgery is referred to as "non-heart-beating donation" or "donation after cardiac death" and is touted as a way to expand the pool of potential organ donors.Only 12 such operations were performed in the United States last year, said the director of the University of Kentucky Medical Center's lung transplant program, Dr. Timothy Mullett. He performed the transplant with Drs. Mark Bonnell and Hassan Reda.The delicate operation was done from 4 a.m. to 9 a.m. Saturday, Mullett said, to help Rebecca Boyd, 23, of Pikeville. She has cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease that causes the body to create mucus that clogs the lungs."She looks very good. She is responsive. I expect the ventilator will come off tomorrow," said Mullett in an interview Sunday. "She clearly was declining and was very ill during her operation."
Kentucky.com – May 26, 2008 06:04 AM [GMT]
found in Local: Kentucky: Lexington
For the first time in Kentucky, a pair of lungs has been transplanted to a patient from a donor who suffered cardiac death as opposed to brain death.The unusual surgery is referred to as "non-heart-beating donation" or "donation after cardiac death" and is touted as a way to expand the pool of potential organ donors.Only 12 such operations were performed in the United States last year, said the director of the University of Kentucky Medical Center's lung transplant program, Dr. Timothy Mullett. He performed the transplant with Drs. Mark Bonnell and Hassan Reda.The delicate operation was done from 4 a.m. to 9 a.m. Saturday, Mullett said, to help Rebecca Boyd, 23, of Pikeville. She has cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease that causes the body to create mucus that clogs the lungs."She looks very good. She is responsive. I expect the ventilator will come off tomorrow," said Mullett in an interview Sunday. "She clearly was declining and was very ill during her operation."
Kentucky.com – May 26, 2008 06:04 AM [GMT]
found in Local: Kentucky: Lexington
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Becky seems to be doing very well. Her sister and I visted over the weekend. She is in some pain.My understanding is the ventilator tube came out Monday. She is breathing on her on.This will be a a long road to recovery. Our prayers are with the Family that lost a member of there Family that made this possible.We wish only Gods blessings for them. Will try to update story as information comes in. God Bless You all. To the doctors that made this possible we send our Heart felt thanks. Thanks Kent and Anitra comment by brotherinlaw - May 27, 2008 11:42 AM [GMT] [ reply ] |
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