Ms. Kyung's medical journey began in her early 20s with a diagnosis of end-stage renal failure, necessitating years of hemodialysis. Her first kidney transplant in 1999 offered hope for a healthier life, but seven years later, the transplanted kidney's function declined, forcing her back to dialysis.
Re-transplantation posed significant challenges due to high sensitization, a condition where antibodies develop against the transplanted kidney, complicating subsequent procedures. Ms. Kyung faced seven delays in re-transplantation due to these antibodies, testing her resilience.

In April this year, a breakthrough arrived: Ms. Kyung was matched with a kidney from a brain-dead donor with compatible tissue typing. Pre-transplant treatments, including antibody-suppressing injections to prevent rejection, enabled a successful surgery. She was discharged two weeks later in stable condition. Three months post-transplant, her kidney function remains stable, with no signs of rejection or complications.
Lim Hye Jung, HEALTH IN NEWS TEAM
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