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In this episode:

Xenotransplantation is becoming clinically real, using genetic engineering to allow pig organs to function in humans
Recent cases, including 271 days of pig kidney support, show potential as a bridge to human transplant
Key challenges include chronic rejection, coagulation mismatch, and evolving immunosuppression
For anesthesia, these patients bring unstable physiology, unpredictable hemodynamics, and increasing clinical relevance

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XENOTRANSPLANTATION: THE END OF ORGAN SHORTAGE? │ EP94