Woman with rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease breathes easy with lungs from teenager
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Why in news
India's first successful adult lung transplant using lungs from a teenager was performed at Gleneagles Hospital, Chennai, highlighting advancements in organ transplantation.
Background
A 39-year-old woman with rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease received the transplant. The procedure was led by a team headed by Govini Balasubramani at Gleneagles Hospital, Chennai.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TRheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease (RA-ILD) is a complication of rheumatoid arthritis affecting lung tissue.
- PostGovini Balasubramani led the surgical team for India's first adult lung transplant from a teenage donor.
- FactThe transplant was performed on a 39-year-old patient using organs from a 13-year-old donor.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the ethical and logistical challenges associated with organ transplantation in India, specifically regarding the shortage of donors and the need for a robust national registry.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Ethical dilemma: Balancing the urgency of life-saving transplants with the legal and moral complexities of minor organ donation.
- Infrastructure gap: Concentration of advanced transplant surgeries in private urban centers vs. rural healthcare accessibility.
- Regulatory framework: Need for a centralized national organ transplant registry to streamline donor-recipient matching and transparency.
Keywords: Organ Transplantation · Bioethics · Healthcare Infrastructure · RA-ILD · Medical Advancement
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