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Success! Darith from Cambodia raised $231 to fund surgery to remove a mass from his ear.

Darith
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  • $231 raised, $0 to go
$231
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Darith's treatment was fully funded on December 21, 2021.

Photo of Darith post-operation

December 29, 2021

Darith underwent surgery to remove a mass from his ear.

Darith had a successful procedure to remove the objects in his ear under anesthesia. Darith can hear well again, will not have any more pain, and the doctors said he should not have any permanent damage to his ear. He will be able to grow healthily and go to school when he is old enough.

Darith’s mother said: “I was so worried about Darith. The CSC staff was very kind. We are thankful for the success of the operation and my son’s health.”

Darith had a successful procedure to remove the objects in his ear under anesthesia. Darith can hear well again, will not have any more pain...

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October 29, 2021

Darith is a clever three-year-old boy. He has one older sister and one older brother. Darith is in pre-school and enjoys playing with toy trucks with his brother and friends. Darith’s father works as a blacksmith.

One morning recently, Darith ran to his mother and said he had a lot of pain in his left ear. She put salt water in his ear and saw worm larvae come out. She was very scared and asked villagers where to take her son. They told her to come to our medical partner Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC) to see an ENT doctor. The foreign body in his ear is causing Darith to experience pain.

Darith’s family traveled to our medical partner’s care center to receive treatment. On October 29th, surgeons at CSC will remove the foreign body. Now, Darith needs help to raise $231 to fund this procedure.

Darith’s mother says, “I want him to get better and hope he is not in pain anymore after the objects are removed.”

Darith is a clever three-year-old boy. He has one older sister and one older brother. Darith is in pre-school and enjoys playing with toy tr...

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Darith's Timeline

  • October 29, 2021
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Darith was submitted by Sieng Heng at Children's Surgical Centre.

  • October 29, 2021
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Darith received treatment at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre in Cambodia. Medical partners often provide care to patients accepted by Watsi before those patients are fully funded, operating under the guarantee that the cost of care will be paid for by donors.

  • November 1, 2021
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Darith's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • December 21, 2021
    FULLY FUNDED

    Darith's treatment was fully funded.

  • December 29, 2021
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Darith's treatment was successful. Read the update.

Funded by 6 donors

Funded by 6 donors

Treatment
Remove FB / Cyst / Lesion / Mass
  • Cost Breakdown
  • Diagnosis
  • Procedure
On average, it costs $231 for Darith's treatment
Hospital Fees
$34
Medical Staff
$99
Medication
$0
Supplies
$40
Labs
$3
Radiology
$55
  • Symptoms
  • Impact on patient's life
  • Cultural or regional significance

​What kinds of symptoms do patients experience before receiving treatment?

Patients will present with a growing mass. Depending on its location, the mass may cause pain and difficulty breathing or swallowing. Foreign bodies include shrapnel and other objects that do not belong in the human body. Masses, cysts, and tumors are abnormal tissue growths.

​What is the impact on patients’ lives of living with these conditions?

Disturbances from foreign bodies/masses/cysts/tumors can be cosmetic, limit function, cause pain, and damage internal organs.

What cultural or regional factors affect the treatment of these conditions?

Foreign bodies, such as shrapnel from landmines, are more common in Cambodia than the United States, especially in rural areas. It is estimated that there may be as many as four to six million mines and other pieces of unexploded ordnance in Cambodia.

  • Process
  • Impact on patient's life
  • Risks and side-effects
  • Accessibility
  • Alternatives

What does the treatment process look like?

If the foreign body/mass/cyst/tumor is superficial, the removal procedure can be done under local anesthesia. Removal of deeper objects or large tumors requires general anesthesia.

What is the impact of this treatment on the patient’s life?

This treatment improves a patient's appearance and function, reduces pain, and limits risk of damage to other body parts.

What potential side effects or risks come with this treatment?

Risks are minor but depend on the site, size, and aggressiveness of the foreign body/mass/cyst/tumor.

How accessible is treatment in the area? What is the typical journey like for a patient to receive care?

Simple removal procedures can be done at local district or provincial hospitals, but patients must pay. Patients come to CSC because they cannot afford the procedure at their local hospital.

What are the alternatives to this treatment?

For most masses, there are no alternatives. For aggressive tumors, patients may undergo chemotherapy or radiotherapy to reduce the tumor.

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