January 18, 2017
Bora is a one-year-old boy from Cambodia. He has one sister. He likes to play with his sister and his toy cars.
Bora was born with polydactyly of both hands and both feet. This means he has an extra finger on each hand and an extra toe on each foot. When Bora’s parents learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), the family traveled for one hour to seek treatment.
On January 19, surgeons will remove the extra digits from Bora’s hands and feet to allow him to feel comfortable. CSC is requesting $296 to fund Bora’s polydactyly repair.
Bora is a one-year-old boy from Cambodia. He has one sister. He likes to play with his sister and his toy cars.
Bora was born with polyd...
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March 1, 2017
Bora underwent successful corrective surgery.
Bora’s treatment went well. Surgeons at CSC successfully removed the extra digits. Following the procedure, he was given pain medication, and his sutures were removed ten days later. Bora is now able to play with his sister more easily than before.
Bora’s mother says, “I’m so happy to see my son look better. Thanks to all of the surgeons for the help.”
Bora's treatment went well. Surgeons at CSC successfully removed the extra digits. Following the procedure, he was given pain medication, an...
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