What happened to Dr Paolo?

What happened to Dr Paolo?

Dr. Paolo Macchiarini became a star by creating a “bioartificial” windpipe. But it did not work, and a court in Sweden has found him criminally liable for the harm inflicted on a patient.

Was Paolo Macchiarini charged?

Swedish court gives Paolo Macchiarini, once hailed as a pioneer in regenerative medicine, a suspended sentence. A surgeon who just a decade ago was celebrated around the globe as a pioneer in stem cell transplants has been convicted of one count of “causing bodily harm,” a felony, in a Swedish court.

Is Yesim Cetir still alive?

Like almost all the at least 17 patients whom Paolo Macchiarini experimented upon with either cadaveric or plastic trachea, Yesim died. Her suffering was long and horrible, her father Hayrullah Cetir dedicated all his waking hours to caring for his daughter. He died himself soon after her, from a neglected cancer.

Is it possible to get a Trachea Transplant?

Trachea transplant may be an option if these treatments have not helped you: An opening in your neck (tracheostomy) Previous surgery on your larynx or trachea. A tube (stent) placed to open your trachea more.

Did Paolo Macchiarini attend medical school?

He attended the University of Pisa, where he would earn a medical degree with a specialization in surgery. During his studies, Alexander recalled Macchiarini telling her, he had received a call from his father, who complained of feeling unwell.

Is Benita Alexander married today?

She was born on April 21, 1966, and is 66 years old as of 2022. Who is Benita Alexander’s husband? She has been happily married to Edson Ricardo since October 2012.