Thailand’s first intestinal and multivisceral transplantation performed

14 Sept 02:00 Key points summarised by AI

Siriraj Hospital successfully performed Thailand's first intestinal and multivisceral transplantation, marking a significant advancement in the nation's organ transplant history.
The complex surgery addressed a patient's critical condition after her small intestine was removed due to a tumor and subsequent complications, leaving her unable to eat normally.
After a two-year wait, a suitable small intestine was procured from a brain-dead donor, enabling the life-saving and rare procedure.
The patient will require continuous immunosuppressant treatment due to the small intestine's high immune response, with costs primarily covered by universal health coverage and a special fund.

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