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La primer válvula fue instalada a los 9 meses y después reemplazada a los 4 años. La función de la válvula es drenar el liquido cefálico del cerebro para evitar que se acumule. Esta válvula ha funcionado satisfactoriamente, excepto por el hecho que la producción normal de proteínas del cuerpo tiende a obstruir el tubo que transporta los líquidos fuera de su cabeza.
En el 2010 Mario tuvo que ser sometido a una cirugía para limpiar el drenaje. Desafortunadamente, la válvula que fue instalada cuando el tenia 4 años necesita ser remplazada de forma urgente, pues esto esta generando serias complicaciones en su salud y corre un enorme riesgo de colapsar.
La operación, que incluye el cirujano, anestesiólogo, hospital, etc. tiene un costo aproximado de 25 millones de pesos colombianos y este valor debe cancelarse antes de la cirugía. La EPS no contribuye con esta cirugía.
Mario hace pocos meses inicio un negocio en Panamá y por este motivo no tenemos dinero disponible. Por todo lo anterior nos vemos obligados a realizar esta recolección de fondos. Es urgente y recurrimos a su generosidad y ayuda para realizar esta urgente intervención. Su ayuda hará que las continuas molestias cesen y Mario pueda continuar su vida.
Gracias,
Ana María Martínez
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My brother had his first valve installed when he was 9 months old. At the age of 4, the valve (developed by a Colombian and known as Hakim’s valve) was replaced for a new model. This valve helps the cephalic fluid from accumulating and resulting in the progressive enlargement of the head and all the associated consequences to the condition. For Mario, this valve has worked just fine, except for the fact that the normal production of body protein clogs the draining tubes. In 2010, Mario had another surgery to clean these tubes. Unfortunately, the valve needs to be replaced now, because the current one is causing serious complications to his health.
The operation, which includes the surgeon, the anaesthesiologist, hospital fees, etc. costs around $12,000 ($25,000,000 Colombian pesos) and the health coverage he has does not cover any of the fees associated to this surgery.
Following into our father’s steps, a few months ago Mario started a new scuba diving business in Panama and this is why we are short of funds to cover his surgery. We would like to call on your generosity and ask you to help us to cover the operation costs.
Thank you,
Ana Maria Martinez
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