Kwong Hoi-kei, a wheelchair user suffering from Neurofibromatosis type 1, atrial septal defect, and Moyamoya disease
Due to bone lesions and tumors growing along her nerves, her cervical spine has narrowed, putting her at constant risk of deteriorating into quadriplegia
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In mid-April, she finally underwent two ultra-high-risk, life-threatening surgical procedures
Hoi-kei says that she entered the operating room at 8:00 AM that day, and the surgeries lasted until past 11:00 PM
A neurosurgeon removed tumors from her C1 and C2 cervical vertebrae
An orthopedic surgeon was responsible for the spinal correction from the C3 cervical vertebra to the T8 thoracic vertebra
During the process, 9 units of blood were transfused, and the procedures were completed successfully
After the surgery, Hoi-kei, who has a history of intracerebral hemorrhage and stroke, stayed in the ICU and relied on a nasogastric tube for feeding
She says her right hand is more flexible now than before, but her left hand is worse and cannot be lifted
Her head and body feel stiff like a board; she cannot move yet and requires a period of recovery
She is very grateful for the care from Lifewire
Please join us in sending support and encouragement to Hoi-kei, wishing her a speedy recovery