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Kidney travels 1700 km to save 7-year-old boy in Vietnam

Sam Jansen
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Kidney travels 1700 km to save 7-year-old boy in Vietnam

A kidney was transported over a distance of more than 1700 km in Vietnam. The organ traveled from Quang Ninh province to Ho Chi Minh City to save the life of a 7-year-old boy.

The kidney transplant was reportedly successful. The boy urgently needed a new kidney to survive.

Vietnam.vn reports that the operation is going well. There are no details known about the condition of the child or the donor.

The transport of the kidney was a major challenge. The organ had to be transported quickly and safely to make the operation possible.

This report is a summary based on the mentioned source and is not medical advice. Consult a doctor or pharmacist in case of complaints.

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