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KimMuoy is a beautiful 14-month-old baby girl from Cambodia who needs $479 to fund hand surgery.

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January 12, 2023

KimMuoy is a baby girl who lives with her parents and grandmother. KimMuoy’s parents work in a nearby garment factory, so her grandmother cares for her during the daytime. KimMuoy’s favorite things are being with her family, milk, and playing with her toys.

Since birth, KimMuoy has had an extra thumb on her left hand. KimMuoy’s parents are worried about how this will affect the use of her hand and its appearance. KimMuoy’s parents drove three hours to reach Children’s Surgical Centre, where the surgeons can amputate the extra digit, and give her parents some relief from their worries. CSC is helping KimMuoy’s parents raise $479 to cover the cost of this surgery.

KimMuoy’s mother shared, “I hope my daughter can use her hand well.”

KimMuoy is a baby girl who lives with her parents and grandmother. KimMuoy's parents work in a nearby garment factory, so her grandmother ca...

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KimMuoy's Timeline

  • January 12, 2023
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    KimMuoy was submitted by Romanea Khun, Assistant Manager, CSC at Children's Surgical Centre.

  • January 12, 2023
    TREATMENT SCHEDULED

    KimMuoy was scheduled to receive 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.

  • January 20, 2023
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    KimMuoy's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • TODAY
    AWAITING FUNDING

    KimMuoy is currently raising funds for her treatment.

  • TBD
    AWAITING UPDATE

    Awaiting KimMuoy's treatment update from Children's Surgical Centre.

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Treatment
Amputation
  • Cost Breakdown
  • Diagnosis
  • Procedure
On average, it costs $479 for KimMuoy's treatment
Hospital Fees
$94
Medical Staff
$377
Medication
$0
Supplies
$3
Labs
$4
Radiology
$1
  • Symptoms
  • Impact on patient's life
  • Cultural or regional significance

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

Often, patients in need of an amputation have inadequate blood circulation in an area of the body, causing affected tissues to die and allowing infection to develop. Other causes include severe injury, severe burn, serious infection that does not improve with other treatments, or thickening of nerve tissue.

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

Without treatment, patients are in pain and have difficulty using the affected area of the body. It may be difficult to conduct daily activities, work, or attend school.

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

Severe injuries caused by traffic accidents or burns are common in Cambodia. Due to the limited availability of free treatment in Cambodia, injuries are ineffectively treated by Khmer traditional healers or not treated at all, causing symptoms to worsen over time.

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

What does the treatment process look like?

Amputation is the surgical removal of all or part of a limb or extremity. Surgeons remove all damaged tissue, leaving as much healthy tissue as possible. They smooth uneven areas of bone, seal blood vessels and nerves, and cut and shape muscles at the end of the limb.

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

Amputation improves quality of life for patients. It relieves major pain and prevents infection from spreading.

What potential side effects or risks come with this treatment?

Amputation is a low-risk, effective surgery. However, complications may include blood clots and slow wound healing.

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

Access to affordable or free surgery is limited in Cambodia. Patients travel for as long as twelve hours to reach Children's Surgical Centre for free surgery. They arrive by bus, motorbike, or taxi with a family member.

What are the alternatives to this treatment?

Procedures that open blocked arteries may help restore blood flow. However, in the majority of cases, amputation is the only effective solution for healing.

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