Statement of Ain Shams University on the case of lung transplantation

Ain Shams University announced the death of Sahar, who underwent the first case of a lung transplant from a living donor, after the relative success of 3 weeks for the patient, her separation from cardiac pulmonary perfusion devices and partial respirators, and her full interaction with everyone and the start of the physical rehabilitation program to help move and walk, but a sudden deterioration occurred, which occurs in such cases by 30%; As a result, she was put back on ventilators, and the medical staff immediately conducted a number of medical examinations, which showed that the patient's body rejected the transplanted lung violently, despite receiving the best treatments available in the world.

Ain Shams University and its hospitals announce all appreciation and respect to Sahar's family and the donors, and their reception and honored at the university's headquarters in the Zaffran Palace.

Ain Shams University also announces that it will continue with determination and patience with science and training in the lung transplantation program for the needs of patients and the waiting list that we have and our confidence in our distinguished medical team for lung transplantation, which has received the best training and equipment with the best medical equipment in the infrastructure of the university hospitals.