Hours From Death, a Young Greek Woman Beats the Odds

A 28-year-old Greek student, Eirini, has successfully survived a critical liver transplant in Turin, Italy, after suffering from the rare genetic condition Wilson’s disease, which causes dangerous copper accumulation in the body. Italian doctors confirmed on Sunday that she has now left the hospital.

At the time of the medical intervention, Eirini was hours from death and pursuing a master’s degree in the Netherlands. The successful cross-border procedure highlights the severity of her condition and the critical timing of the transplant that saved her life.