Mother of Baby With 8 New Organs Rejoices
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A baby who received eight new organs in a single transplant operation cried and cooed as her mother held her and said she saw a brighter future for the girl.
“Her biggest feeling is happiness,” said a doctor interpreting for Monica di Matteo, 39, mother of 7 1/2-month-old Alessia di Matteo of Genoa, Italy.
The operation took place seven weeks ago but was not announced until Thursday.
The baby was born with a disorder preventing normal function of her organs. The condition is fatal if left untreated.
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