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Brave 4 y/o Gets Life-Transforming Surgery, Starts School with a Smile

  Financial Constraints Delay Surgery for Hamadou

In a heartwarming turn of events, a courageous four-year-old boy named Hamadou from a village in eastern Senegal can now embark on his educational journey with a beaming smile. Thanks to the life-transforming surgery provided by a medical charity, Hamadou's cleft lip, a gap in his upper lip that affected his ability to eat and speak, has been mended, allowing him to lead a normal life.  

Cleft Lip Hinders Nutrition and Social Integration

Hamadou's cleft lip, a congenital condition that is ideally addressed during infancy, posed significant challenges for him. Unable to swallow and eat properly, he faced difficulties in gaining proper nutrition. Moreover, the deformity affected the growth of his teeth. Babies born with cleft palate often struggle to nurse, hampering their mothers' milk production and putting them at risk of malnutrition and developmental delays. Unfortunately, due to financial constraints, Hamadou's parents were unable to afford the necessary surgery for their son, prolonging his suffering.  

Mercy Ships Brings Hope and Healing

Hamadou's story took a turn for the better when his family learned about the presence of Mercy Ships, a surgical charity, in Dakar, Senegal. Mercy Ships, known for its two hospital ships providing free surgical care to those with limited access, had partnered with African nations and local organizations over the past three decades. Their mission involves training local healthcare professionals and supporting the construction of surgical infrastructure. Hamadou's parents were overjoyed when they received the news that their son had been cleared for surgery. The family was relieved to have an opportunity to address the cleft lip that had been isolating Hamadou socially, even within his own family, and had prevented him from attending school.  

Hamadou gets his life changing surgery. Photo by Mercy Ships.  

Dedicated Medical Professionals Transform Hamadou's Life

Upon Hamadou's arrival on the Africa Mercy hospital ship, American nurse Mary Toupin immediately recognized his resilience. She noted the challenges infants face in eating when they have a cleft lip, as it affects their ability to suction and drink milk. Despite living in this condition for four years, Hamadou had shown remarkable courage. Mary, who regularly cares for four-year-olds in the United States, described Hamadou as an exceptional child with the bravery of someone much older.  

Volunteers Bring New Hope to Patients

Lily Orcel, a pediatric nurse from France volunteering with Mercy Ships for the first time, found it eye-opening to encounter patients like Hamadou, who had lived with a treatable condition for years. She explained that Mercy Ships also treated adult patients with similar conditions, highlighting the significant impact their surgeries had on improving their quality of life. Lily considered it an honor to be part of this life-changing process.  

Hamadou's transformation post-surgery. Photo by Mercy Ships.  

Surgery Unleashes Hamadou's Potential

A few weeks after Hamadou's surgery, the swelling in his face had subsided, revealing a radiant smile he had never displayed before. Discharged from the Africa Mercy hospital, Hamadou, and his mother, Hawa, returned to their home in the Tambacounda region of Senegal. This timely operation fulfilled Hawa's wish for her son to enroll in school without the burden of his condition. Hamadou harbored a deep passion for technology, eagerly awaiting an education that would nurture this interest.   Technology Sparks Hope and Encouragement Eugene Ampadu, a volunteer videographer from Ghana, observed Hamadou's fascination with technology during his time on board the hospital ship. Eugene shared how the little boy's eyes lit up when he was introduced to technology, particularly when given a headset. For Eugene, this shared interest became an additional way to instill hope in Hamadou's life. He emphasized that patients not only receive physical healing but also experience internal restoration, reunification with their families, and rediscovery of their gifts and talents.  

Mercy Ships Empowers Through Compassion

Every year, Mercy Ships mobilizes over 3,000 volunteers from more than 60 countries to serve aboard the world's two largest civilian hospital ships, the Africa Mercy and the Global Mercy. These compassionate individuals bring hope, healing, and life-changing surgeries to those in need, enabling them to rediscover their potential and lead fulfilling lives.   Sources: THX News & Mercy Ships. Read the full article

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Pediatric surgeries like appendix removal, hernia repair, and cleft lip surgery are crucial for children's health. Learn about common procedures like circumcision and gastrostomy tube insertion.

Pediatric surgeries can be life-changing! Understanding the most common procedures can help parents feel more at ease. 👶✨

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Cleft Lip,Palate surgery in Pakistan Posted byDr Muhammad Saleem February 6, 2019 Cleft lip and palate is a condition by birth in which there is a split between lip and palate. This condition may also involve nose. Incidence of cleft lip & palate is around 500 per live births in Pakistan.1 Which is considered to be high especially in northern areas of Pakistan. These conditions require multiple surgeries especially in childhood stage. We offer cleft lip, Palate surgery at affordable cost in Lahore, Pakistan. Cleft Lip & palate surgery in Pakistan Cleft lip & Palate Problems in Cleft Child Difficulty in breast feeding due to gap in lip and palate. Special bottles are required for feeding purpose.2 Cosmetic deformity effecting whole face leading to social & psychological problems Speech is effected especially with cleft palate Teeth effected involving the gap Hearing may be compromised in palate situation Difficulty in breathing if nose is severely effected Causes of Cleft face Genetics or family history . Having one or two parents with cleft can increase risk of cleft in subsequent baby. Maternal smoking Alcohol abuse Medication use in pregnancy especially for epilepsy. Maternal obesity can increase risk of cleft children Diabetes in mother Diagnosis Cleft lip and palate can be diagnosed during pregnancy by ultrasound especially during 18 to 21 weeks. After birth it can be seen by physical examination. Management & Treatment Treatment of child starts soon after birth. Its treatment requires multidisciplinary approach. Timings of cleft surgeries Pediatric specialist Child should be examined soon after birth to rule out other associated abnormalities. Narrowing cleft Orthodontic treatment like tapping or nasoalveolar moulding may be required in initial weeks after birth to narrow clefts.To know more about orthodontic treatment. Cleft Lip Repair Ideal age for cleft lip repair is 3 months.Especially if child has normal weight.Rule of 10 is followed to determine exact timing of surgery. Rule include 10 week age, weight 10 pounds and 10 gram hemoglobin.#cleftlip #cleftlipandpalate #cleftlipsurgery #doctorsaleem #doctorsaleemplasticsurgeon (at Doctor Saleem Plastic Surgeon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBAEV3HB1HI/?igshid=vu4v4zlq3of0

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Surgical Correction of Unilateral Cleft Lip Deformity This little girl had been born with a unilateral cleft lip and palate deformity. Her parents had been counseled at the time of her birth and referred to our hospital. She underwent cleft lip surgery when she was five months old. The nasal sill was addressed using a C-flap. It was then decided to do a three layer closure of his cleft lip deformity. The orbicularis oris, subcutaneous tissues and skin were reapproximated with extreme precision with the use of a surgical loupe. There was perfect recreation of lip anatomy. Her parents were extremely happy with the results of the surgery. 📞 Phone: +91 44 4294 7222 📬 Email: smbalaji@gmail.com 🌍 Website: www.smbalaji.com 📍 Location: Chennai, India #unilateralcleftlip #cleftlip #cleftlipsurgery #cleftlipandpalate #cleftpalatesurgery #cleftsurgery #bilateralcleftlip #facialdeformity #birthdefect #drsmbalaji #smbalaji #balajidental #maxillofacialsurgeon #maxillofacialsurgery #india #chennai #tamilnadu (at Balaji Dental and Craniofacial Hospital) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIGOLqlHFb7/?igshid=s04ji3yck5m2

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Scar Revision Surgery for Excision of Unsightly Cleft Lip Scar The patient is a case of repaired unilateral cleft lip and palate deformity with a residual scar deformity. There was no mustache growth at the site of the upper lip scar. He now presents for scar revision surgery of his upper lip. The prominent scar on his lip was excised with good approximation of normal skin. This resulted in excellent postoperative esthetics. The patient was very happy with the overall esthetic results of the surgery. 📞 Phone: +91 44 4294 7222 📬 Email: smbalaji@gmail.com 🌍 Website: www.smbalaji.com 📍 Location: Chennai, India #scarrevision #unilateralcleftlip #cleftlip #cleftlipsurgery #cleftlipandpalate #cleftpalatesurgery #cleftsurgery #bilateralcleftlip #facialdeformity #birthdefect #drsmbalaji #smbalaji #balajidental #maxillofacialsurgeon #maxillofacialsurgery #india #chennai #tamilnadu (at Balaji Dental and Craniofacial Hospital) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHQD3P5Hxpz/?igshid=5tvb9tbg19hp

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Cleft Lip and Palate Deformity This little boy was born with a left-sided cleft lip and palate deformity. He undergone cleft lip repair at the age of 6-1/2 months in our hospital. A C-flap was first raised to reconstruct the floor of the nose and the nasal sill. The vermillion border was then reconstructed. A three layer closure of the cleft deformity was performed with perfect approximation of the orbicularis oris, subcutaneous tissue and skin. This was performed under magnification of a surgical loupe. Parents were very happy with the cosmetic results of the surgery. His feeding also greatly improved following the surgery. 📞 Phone: +91 44 4294 7222 📬 Email: smbalaji@gmail.com 🌍 Website: www.smbalaji.com 📍 Location: Chennai, India #cleftlip #cleftdeformity #cleftlipsurgery #maxillofacialsurgery #maxillofacialsurgeon #alveolusdeformity #cleftliprepair #drsmbalaji #smbalaji #balajidental #india #chennai #tamilnadu #cleft #cleftlipandpalate #cleftpalate (at Balaji Dental and Craniofacial Hospital) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_97PEflRFf/?igshid=eodm7826bgns

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Cleft Lip and Alveolus Deformity This baby girl was born with a left-sided cleft lip and alveolus deformity. Parents brought her to our hospital for corrective surgery. She underwent cleft lip repair at 3-1/2 months of age. She underwent reconstruction of the floor of the left nasal cavity with recreation of the nasal sill utilizing a C-flap. A three-layer closure of the cleft lip was then performed with perfect approximation of the orbicularis oris, subcutaneous tissue and skin under magnification of a surgical loupe. Her parents were very happy with the esthetic and functional results of the surgery. 📞 Phone: +91 44 4294 7222 📬 Email: smbalaji@gmail.com 🌍 Website: www.smbalaji.com 📍 Location: Chennai, India #cleftlip #cleftdeformity #cleftlipsurgery #maxillofacialsurgery #maxillofacialsurgeon #alveolusdeformity #cleftliprepair #drsmbalaji #smbalaji #balajidental #india #chennai #tamilnadu #cleft (at Balaji Dental and Craniofacial Hospital) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_97HO8lEB8/?igshid=2lqfx4wyg1pj

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BbhCleft Lip,Palate surgery in Pakistan HomepageUncategorized Cleft lip and palate is a condition by birth in which there is a split between lip and palate. This condition may also involve nose. Incidence of cleft lip & palate is around 500 per live births in Pakistan.1 Which is considered to be high especially in northern areas of Pakistan. These conditions require multiple surgeries especially in childhood stage. We offer cleft lip, Palate surgery at affordable cost in Lahore, Pakistan. Cleft Lip & palate surgery in Pakistan Cleft lip & Palate Problems in Cleft Child Difficulty in breast feeding due to gap in lip and palate. Special bottles are required for feeding purpose.2 Cosmetic deformity effecting whole face leading to social & psychological problems Speech is effected especially with cleft palate Teeth effected involving the gap Hearing may be compromised in palate situation Difficulty in breathing if nose is severely effected Causes of Cleft face Genetics or family history . Having one or two parents with cleft can increase risk of cleft in subsequent baby. Maternal smoking Alcohol abuse Medication use in pregnancy especially for epilepsy. Maternal obesity can increase risk of cleft children Diabetes in mother Diagnosis Cleft lip and palate can be diagnosed during pregnancy by ultrasound especially during 18 to 21 weeks. After birth it can be seen by physical examination. Management & Treatment Treatment of child starts soon after birth. Its treatment requires multidisciplinary approach. Timings of cleft surgeries Pediatric specialist Child should be examined soon after birth to rule out other associated abnormalities. Narrowing cleft Orthodontic treatment like tapping or nasoalveolar moulding may be required in initial weeks after birth to narrow clefts.To know more about orthodontic treatment. https://www.saleemplasticsurgeon.com/cleft-lip-palate-surgery-in-pakistan/amp/ #cleftlip #cleftpalate #cleftliprepair #cleftlipsurgery #drsaleem #doctorsaleemplasticsurgeon (at Doctor Saleem Plastic Surgeon) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-6Lrcyhftz/?igshid=u3py4qmv7ugh

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Carrots for healthy teeth 

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Rhinoplasty, Nasal Bridge Augmentation This young boy was born with a bilateral cleft lip and palate deformity. He has already been operated 3-4 times elsewhere by inexperienced surgeons. This had resulted in complete closure of his right nostril and a collapsed columella. He presented to our hospital for correction of his deformities. A nasal speculum was used to open up his right nostril, which was then reconstructed using a nasolabial flap. An open rhinoplasty was performed to recreate his columella. His nasal bridge and columella were raised using a double costal graft, which had been harvested from the patient. This resulted in good esthetic recreation of his nasal structure. He was very happy with the results of the surgery and stated that his breathing had also greatly improved following the surgery. 📞 Phone: +91 44 4294 7222 📬 Email: smbalaji@gmail.com 🌍 Website: www.smbalaji.com 📍 Location: Chennai, India #rhinoplasty #cleftlip #cleftlipandpalate #cleftlipsurgery #plasticsurgery #plasticsurgeon #maxillofacialsurgery #maxillofacialsurgeon #drsmbalaji #smbalaji #balajidental #india #chennai #tamilnadu #nasabridgeaugmentation #hospital (at Balaji Dental and Craniofacial Hospital) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAVRT7mlPN_/?igshid=125nfejdn66gg

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Unilateral Cleft Lip Repair This little girl was born with a unilateral cleft lip and palate deformity. The ideal time for surgical repair of a cleft lip is at around 3 months old. Her parents however could not bring her at that time and presented with her when she was 7 months old. Dr SM Balaji explained the treatment plan to them in detail and they consented to surgery. A C-flap was raised to reconstruct the floor of the nose and the nasal sill. Vermillion border was then reconstructed with a three layer closure of the cleft deformity with perfect approximation of the orbicularis oris, subcutaneous tissue and skin. This was performed under magnification of a surgical loupe. Her parents were completely satisfied with the results of the surgery. 📞 Phone: +91 44 4294 7222 📬 Email: smbalaji@gmail.com 🌍 Website: www.smbalaji.com 📍 Location: Chennai, India #LefortI #maxillaryadvncement #surgery #maxillofacialsurgery #maxillofacialsurgeon #maxillofacial #drsmbalaji #smbalaji #balajdiental #unilateralcleftlip #cleftlipandpalate #cleftlip #cleftpalate #cleftlipsurgery #india #chennai #tamilnadu #ceramiccrown (at Balaji Dental and Craniofacial Hospital) https://www.instagram.com/p/CASfj8lFWEv/?igshid=oljba5xu6y9t

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Le Fort I Maxillary Advancement Surgery This young lady was born with a unilateral cleft lip and palate and had undergone surgery for correction of her deformities as an infant at our hospital. She now presents with a retruded midface due to maxillary hypoplasia. This has resulted in an anterior crossbite. She also has a missing maxillary right lateral incisor. Treatment planning was explained to her and she consented to surgery. She first underwent fixed orthodontic treatment to decompensate her maxillary arch. A dental implant was then fixed to replace her missing lateral incisor followed by a ceramic crown after osseointegration of the implant to surrounding alveolar bone. Le Fort I maxillary osteotomy was then performed with advancement of her maxilla. Occlusion was checked and the maxilla was stabilized with plates and screws. She now had an esthetic appearing face with forward placement of her retruded maxilla and expressed her satisfaction with the results of the surgery. 📞 Phone: +91 44 4294 7222 📬 Email: smbalaji@gmail.com 🌍 Website: www.smbalaji.com 📍 Location: Chennai, India #LefortI #maxillaryadvncement #surgery #maxillofacialsurgery #maxillofacialsurgeon #maxillofacial #drsmbalaji #smbalaji #balajdiental #unilateralcleftlip #cleftlipandpalate #cleftlip #cleftpalate #cleftlipsurgery #dentalimplants #dentalimplant #smile #smilemakeover #smilerestore #osteotomy #india #chennai #tamilnadu #ceramiccrown (at Balaji Dental and Craniofacial Hospital) https://www.instagram.com/p/CASfdeyFG3s/?igshid=1d8cj3cyl1qgg

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Diwali greetings from Richardsons dental and craniofacial Hospital, Nagercoil, Tamilnadu, India.