The Big One: First Trachea Transplant – Medford News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

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2021-04-08

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The Big One: First Trachea Transplant By Teresa Standstipher Updated: Apr 08, 2021 01:41 PM A A A life saving medical milestone is what people are calling the first ever Trachea transplant. A woman in New York city underwent 18 hours of surgery so a team of 50 could transplant a new trachea after hers was damaged after being intubated following a severe asthma attack.