Feb 12 • 09:44 UTC 🇮🇹 Italy Il Giornale

The mother of the child who received a 'burnt' heart transplant: 'We need a new one within 48 hours'

A mother pleads for a new heart for her son after he received a 'burnt' heart transplant and is in critical condition in Naples.

Patrizia, the mother of a two-year-old boy who received a heart transplant, is in desperate need of a new heart for her son within the next 48 hours. The child has been fighting for his life in intensive care at Monaldi Hospital in Naples for the last fifty days after the controversial transplant of a 'burnt' heart, raising concerns about the operation's implications. Patrizia is appealing to the public for help, emphasizing the urgency of her son's deteriorating condition.

The child's ordeal began shortly after birth, leading up to the heart transplant that took place on December 23. Following routine checks, the parents found that their son was suffering from severe heart issues, prompting the need for a transplant. However, the current situation has garnered the attention of authorities, who have opened an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the initial transplant and explore potential accountability.

In the meantime, three medical professionals involved in the child's care, including a senior doctor and two surgeons, have been suspended as the investigation unfolds. This case not only highlights the nature of medical ethics in pediatric care but also raises questions about the allocation of resources and the surgical decisions made in critical situations. The community now watches closely, hoping for a swift resolution to help the ailing child.

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