May 17, 2023
Suy is a 56 year-old rice farmer who lives in Kampong Speu province with his wife and youngest son. His other two sons live nearby, and also work as rice farmers. In his free time, Suy enjoys gardening - including growing fruits and vegetables - and looking after his chicken coop at home.
Fifteen years ago, Suy had an ear infection. This infection caused a cholesteatoma, or an abnormal skin growth, to develop in the middle ear behind his ear drum. As a result, Suy experiences ear discharge, pain, and hearing loss. He has tried various medications and natural remedies, but nothing has worked.
Suy sought help from our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre. On May 17th, he will undergo a mastoidectomy procedure on his right ear, at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre. During this procedure, ENT surgeons will remove the cholesteatoma. Children’s Surgical Centre is requesting $926 to cover the cost of the procedure, medications, supplies, and inpatient care.
Suy shared: “I hope I can solve this problem in my ear so I can hear better and stop worrying all the time.”
Suy is a 56 year-old rice farmer who lives in Kampong Speu province with his wife and youngest son. His other two sons live nearby, and also...
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December 21, 2023
Suy underwent a mastoidectomy ear surgery.
Relatives in his village referred Suy to the Children’s Surgery Centre (CSC) because of his poor hearing, which affected his ability to communicate and work. Surgeons successfully removed the abnormal growth, and he spent several days in the hospital recovering. At home, Suy was instructed to apply ear drops and take antibiotics to ensure the infection did not return. His final stitches and packing were removed after two weeks, and Suy now has improved hearing, no ear discharge or infection, and is able to communicate better with his family and neighbors. This will help him maintain a steady income to feed and support his family.
Suy said, “I had hearing problems for many years, and CSC has successfully operated on me. I trust them to treat me with care. I feel happy that I can return to work and stop worrying about my ear infections.”
Relatives in his village referred Suy to the Children's Surgery Centre (CSC) because of his poor hearing, which affected his ability to comm...
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