The world's first operation to
repair a precociously aged heart took place at Rome's San
Camillo Hospital last week, sources said on Monday.
The subject of the op was Sammy Basso, who has raised
awareness about his condition, progeria, an extremely rare
genetic disorder in which symptoms resembling aspects of aging
are manifested at a very early age.
Head surgeon Professor Francesco Musumeci said Basso "was
operated on a week ago, he will be discharged tomorrow and is in
excellent condition".
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