"WHAT DO I DO NOW? WATCH HIM DISAPPEAR?": Crying mother cannot accept doctors' decision that her son will not receive a NEW HEART
Italy has been living for news in recent days that two-year-old Domenico will receive a new heart, as his health is endangered.
TL;DR
- Domenico, a two-year-old boy, will not receive a second heart transplant.
- Medical team in Naples cited extremely low chances of success for a new transplant.
- The boy's initial heart transplant on December 23rd was compromised, possibly due to transport damage.
- He has spent the last 58 days in an artificial coma.
- A compatible heart was found, but allocated to another patient due to the risks for Domenico.
- The boy's mother, Patricia Mercolino, expressed her grief and despair.
- Italy's Minister of Health, Orazio Schillaci, stated that institutions did everything possible and that science must be followed.
- An investigation into the organ transport is expected.
- The case has drawn significant public attention in Italy, with suspicions of organ damage during transport impacting the outcome.