Little Fabio, at almost three years old, has spent significant time in hospitals due to a complex autoimmune disease affecting his lung function. He endured numerous challenges, including extended stays in the Vall d'Hebron Hospital’s ICU, where his family sought to maintain a semblance of home life while awaiting a crucial lung transplant. Despite the uncertainties and medical hurdles, Fabio's resilience shone through, especially after his transplant over a year ago. Now living a more stable life, he continues to return for check-ups, symbolizing hope and the strength of the human spirit in facing severe health challenges.
At just 18 months, Fabio began a critical race against time to recover lung function lost to an autoimmune disease, with only a transplant as hope.
Fabio's journey through hospitalization was marked by daily challenges for the medical team and his family, as they awaited a compatible donor.
After a successful transplant over a year ago, Fabio now visits Barcelona every two months, showcasing his resilience and the support of his medical team.
According to Vall d'Hebron data, only one patient has spent more time connected to ECMO than Fabio, highlighting his medical journey's intensity.
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