PRESIDENT FRANCO. German doctors from the Interplast Foundation began free reconstructive surgeries this Monday that will last until next week. Pre-surgical clinical evaluations will continue to take place until Thursday for those interested in accessing surgery.
By ABC Color
November 11, 2024 – 14:58
The German doctors Barbara del Frari, Annett Kleinschmidt and Sabine Müllerwith the local surgeon Carlos Wattieshead the multidisciplinary team that will perform the surgical interventions.
From Berlin A group of nine doctors arrived with extensive experience in the area of reconstructive surgery.
Been: They will perform free reconstructive surgeries in Presidente Franco
This Monday they will carry out three interventions maxillofacial surgeries in children and five reconstructive surgeries for adults with consequences of burns.
“Yesterday was very exciting because the hospital seemed like a normal day in the office on a Sunday, where that sector of the hospital rests. The enthusiasm generated by their coming It does us very well,” Watties said.
Ayer evaluations were carried out on 86 patients, and the consultations will continue until next Thursday the 14th. Starting next week, the team will focus exclusively on surgeries.
It is the ninth time, since 2010, that this group of doctors from the Interplast Foundation visit the Frankish hospital. In this edition, patients from different districts of Alto Paraná, as well as from Yuty, in the department of Caazapá, and from San Pedro de Ycuamandyyú, department of San Pedro, attended.
Completely free for patients
Selected patients will be operated on completely free of charge, since The German doctors brought all the necessary supplies, although some controlled drugs will be provided by the Ministry of Health.
Reconstructive surgeries only
Those responsible for the surgeries clarified that patients who consult for scars from cesarean sections or trauma in a traffic accident, They generally do not qualify for these procedures, as the primary focus is not cosmetic surgery, but reconstructive surgery.
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The objective is to improve the quality of life of people affected by severe burn scars, traumatic injuries, cleft palate and cleft lip, explained the doctor Carlos Watties.
