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flag A two-year-old in Italy died after a heart transplant using a frozen organ transported with dry ice, prompting an investigation and national outcry.

flag Two-year-old Domenico from Nola, Italy, died on February 21 after a failed heart transplant due to improper transport of the donor organ, which was cooled with dry ice instead of standard ice, causing it to freeze. flag Despite the damage, doctors in Naples proceeded with the surgery and attempted to thaw the organ with hot water. flag Domenico remained on life support for nearly two months, during which time his other organs suffered severe harm. flag Thousands attended his funeral in Nola, where the town observed a day of mourning, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni attended. flag Prosecutors are investigating several medical personnel involved in the transplant and transport process, and the surgeon has been suspended. flag The case has drawn national attention and raised concerns about organ transplant protocols and oversight.

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