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At 87, Wheaton woman becomes oldest known female in Illinois to get kidney transplant
Yahoo • • health
Key Points:
- Sheila Perry, at 87, became the oldest known female in Illinois and among the oldest in the U.S. to successfully receive a kidney transplant, highlighting advances in transplant surgery for older patients.
- Despite initial rejection by another hospital, Perry underwent rigorous health evaluations and was placed on a high-priority organ waitlist, receiving her transplant after about seven months.
- Perry’s case supports transplant surgeons considering biological age and overall health rather than chronological age alone when evaluating candidates for organ transplants.
- Advances in surgical techniques, such as using spinal anesthesia for older patients, are making kidney transplants safer and more feasible for elderly individuals in good health.
- Post-transplant, Perry has resumed an active lifestyle involving family, travel, music, and art, demonstrating the potential for improved quality of life after organ transplantation in older adults.
