China ‘big-eyed baby’ dies from heart disease at 237 days old, becomes body donor for research
Tiny ‘little angel’ stages lifelong battle against illness, undergoing numerous operations; mother pens heartbreaking farewell letter to her son
A 237-day-old baby in Eastern China has died from congenital heart disease, making it one of the youngest body donors in the country.
According to the mainland media outlet Hangzhou Daily, the infant boy from Hangzhou was nicknamed Xile, which means happiness and joy.
Xile’s heart condition caused improper blood flow from the pulmonary veins, which should normally drain into the left atrium, leading to severe breathing difficulties and heart failure.
His doctor, Shi Shanshan, said that tiny Xile underwent multiple rounds of surgery due to frequent respiratory failure.
“Xile loved to smile and was incredibly adorable and strong,” she said.
Born in January, Xile spent most of his short life in a hospital bed.