Success! Oudam from Cambodia raised $273 to fund mass removal surgery to relieve his symptoms.

Oudam
$273
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$0
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Fully funded
Oudam's treatment was fully funded on September 16, 2022.
  • Oudam's story
  • Oudam's update
April 21, 2022

Photo of Oudam post-operation

September 23, 2022

Oudam underwent ear surgery to relieve his symptoms and hear clearly again.

Oudam's medical team was able to remove a blockage and large insect that had inflamed his left eardrum. He stayed in the hospital overnight ...

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Oudam's Timeline

  • April 21, 2022
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

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

  • April 21, 2022
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Oudam 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.

  • April 25, 2022
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Oudam's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • September 16, 2022
    FULLY FUNDED

    Oudam's treatment was fully funded.

  • September 23, 2022
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Oudam's treatment was successful. Read the update.

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Chanseth is a 23-year-old factory worker who lives with his parents and four siblings in Kampong Speu province in Cambodia. His older brother works with his parents on a rice farm; Chanseth and two of his sisters work in a local factory, and their 10-year-old sister is in grade three at the local public school. When he is not working in the factory, Chanseth helps his brother and parents on the rice farm. In August 2022, Chanseth was injured in a motorcycle accident, fracturing his left humerus (upper arm bone), and sustaining multiple superficial wounds on his arm. Originally, his arm was just splinted. Two months later, Chanseth went to a local government hospital to see if they could help with the repair of the fracture. It has now been eight months, and Chanseth's arm is still non-functional. He cannot raise his shoulder or use his arm. Chanseth was diagnosed with a brachial plexus injury on his left side. The brachial plexus is a nerve network that transmits signals from the spine to the shoulder, arm, and hand. Injuries to this nerve network can result in loss of function and sensation. Because of the damage to his tendons and nerves, Chanseth is unable to work. He will require a nerve and tendon transfer to improve his shoulder function to regain the use of his hand. Chanseth sought help at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre. On March 28th, he will undergo brachial plexus repair surgery at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre, the only facility in the country where this treatment is available. Children's Surgical Centre is requesting $709 to fund this procedure. Chanseth said: "After surgery, I hope that they can fix my fracture and I can use my hand to go back to work."

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