First UK Kidney Swap Op

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nickp
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First UK Kidney Swap Op

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Two British couples have donated and received kidneys from each other in the first paired transplants in the UK.

They are part of a new scheme aimed at increasing the number of donor organs.

Full Story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7025448.stm
Renal failure due to Alports
1995 - 2004: CAPD & APD
2004 - Present: EPS due to long term APD, causing Intestinal failure > On Home TPN
2004 - Present: Haemodialysis via AV fistula
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