The investigation following the death of a 2-year-old child in Italy revealed serious irregularities in the transport and handling of the heart for transplantation.

The death of a 2-year-old child, Domenico Caliendo, at the Monaldi hospital in Naples, has sparked an investigation that uncovered alarming irregularities in the transplant process. The boy suffered from a heart anomaly and was awaiting a life-saving transplant, but the donor's heart was transported under improper conditions, using a beach cooler and dry ice.

The extraction of the damaged heart took place 4 minutes before the arrival of the donated organ, and the medical team experienced internal tensions, including aggressive behaviors. The new heart was described as "hard as a rock" and was thawed with hot water in the operating room. The investigation targets possible negligence of the doctors and the communication difficulties between medical teams from different cities. Domenico's parents are seeking the truth and justice in this tragic case.