Domenico Mercolino
Domenico Mercolino was a two-year-old boy from Italy who tragically died after a donor heart, which he desperately needed due to a congenital heart defect, was damaged during transport. Despite a long wait for a suitable organ, the heart was incorrectly cooled, rendering it unusable. He had been in the hospital for nearly two months, most of it in a coma, connected to an ECMO machine. His mother, Patrizia Mercolino, announced plans to establish a foundation in his name to honor his memory and assist other children in need of organ transplants.
Born on Dec 01, 2021 (4 years old)
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Italy:
Domenico is the son of Patrizia Mercolino who passed away due to a medical error.
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Domenico, a two-year-old boy, died after receiving a damaged heart transplant.
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Germany:
Domenico suffered from a severe heart defect and tragically passed away after a failed heart transplant.
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