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CASE 01

PATIENT JOURNEY

Post-liposuction complications - Soothing the "pain of unevenness" - Reshaping a smooth waist and abdomen for those who have experienced failed liposuction.

Cosmetic Surgery

Patient records: Name: Linh Age: 30 Nationality: Vietnamese Diagnosis: Post-liposuction complications (uneven skin texture and skin adhesions after liposuction of the waist and abdomen) Treatment Hospital: Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Repairing the "lunar surface": Reshaping a silky waistline using fat micro-sculpting technology Ah Ling, a 30-year-old dance teacher in Hanoi, Vietnam, had extremely high standards for her figure. A year ago, she under

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CASE 02

PATIENT JOURNEY

Giant Neurofibroma of the Neck - Removing the "Heavy Burden" - Unloading a Giant Neurofibroma from a Young Girl

Cosmetic Surgery

Patient records: Name: Maria Age: 22 years old Nationality: Filipino Diagnosis: Giant neurofibroma of the neck (benign superficial tumor) Treatment Hospital: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University Meticulous mine clearance in the "minefield" restored her to a light neck. Maria, a 22-year-old from Cebu, Philippines, suffers from neurofibromatosis, with a large, grape-like neurofibroma on the right side of her neck. The tumor extends from behind her ear to her collarbone, not only making her appear h

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CASE 03

PATIENT JOURNEY

Post-traumatic Nasal Defect - Healing the "Battle-Worn" Medal - Repairing Facial Defects for Car Accident Survivors

Cosmetic Surgery

Patient records: Name: Somsak Age: 28 Nationality: Thailand Diagnosis: Post-traumatic nasal defect (partial loss of the nasal alar and columella). Treatment Hospital: Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine They used skin from his forehead to rebuild a "new nose" for him. Somsak, a 28-year-old motorcycle deliveryman in Bangkok, Thailand, survived a serious traffic accident, but lost half of his nose. The loss of his nasal alar and columella left a sh

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CASE 04

PATIENT JOURNEY

Congenital Complete Cleft Lip and Palate - Repairing the "Cleft in the Smile" - A Sequential Treatment for Cleft Lip and Palate that Overcomes Language Barriers

Cosmetic Surgery

Patient records: Name: Nguyen Age: 3 months Nationality: Vietnamese Diagnosis: Congenital complete cleft lip and palate (left side) Treatment Hospital: West China Hospital of Sichuan University From the first sip of milk to the first smile, we are there to support you every step of the way. Three-month-old Nguyen Van from Hanoi, Vietnam, was born with a complete cleft lip and palate, with a large hole in the roof of his mouth. He was unable to suckle properly, making each feeding a heartbreaking experienc

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CASE 05

PATIENT JOURNEY

Bilateral upper eyelid skin laxity, accompanied by orbital fat bulging - Reshaping the "first impression" - Opening the "window" closed by time for workplace elites.

Cosmetic Surgery

Patient records: Name: Budi Age: 55 Nationality: Indonesia Diagnosis: Bilateral upper eyelid skin laxity, accompanied by orbital fat bulging. Treatment Hospital: Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Sculpted eye area to revitalize tired eyes. 55-year-old Budi is the regional president of a multinational company in Jakarta. For the past two years, he's found himself constantly being asked by his subordinates if he's too tired. The reason? His increasingly sagging upper

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CASE 06

PATIENT JOURNEY

Congenital Right Radial Paraaxial Hemilimb Deformity - Reshaping the Wings of a "Fallen Angel" - A Dual Reconstruction of Structure and Function

PediatricsOrthopedics

Patient records: Name: Dara Age: 5 years old Nationality: Cambodia Diagnosis: Congenital right radial paraaxial hemilimb deformity (congenital limb malformation) Treatment Hospital: Beijing Children's Hospital (Orthopedics), Capital Medical University From "no thumb" to "regaining syndesmosis," we've given wings to angels. Five-year-old Dara is from Phnom Penh, Cambodia. She's a cheerful girl, but she was born without a right thumb. Her right hand resembles a small fork, with only four fingers, making it

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CASE 07

PATIENT JOURNEY

Methylmalonic acidemia - Deciphering the "metabolic code" to help "special" babies grow normally.

PediatricsInternal Medicine

Patient records: Name: Mei Ling Age: 3 months Nationality: Malaysia Diagnosis: Methylmalonic acidemia (MMA), combined type Treatment Hospital: Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Decoding Genetic Defects: A Lifelong Battle for Precision Nutrition Meiling was born in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Shortly after birth, she began experiencing recurrent vomiting, lethargy, and feeding difficulties, and quickly developed metabolic acidosis and severe anemia. Local hospitals

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CASE 08

PATIENT JOURNEY

Congenital Scoliosis - Unshackled by the "Butterfly Spine," Rebuilding the Pillar of Life

PediatricsOrthopedics

Patient records: Name: Nguyen Age: 6 years old Nationality: Vietnamese Diagnosis: Congenital scoliosis (hemievertebral malformation) Treatment Hospital: Shanghai Children's Medical Center (National Children's Medical Center), affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Precise removal of "bad bone" straightens a curved spine. Six-year-old Nguyen Van from Hanoi, Vietnam, was shorter than other children from a young age, and a bulge on his back grew increasingly noticeable. He was afrai

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CASE 09

PATIENT JOURNEY

Biliary Atresia - Illuminating a "Golden Childhood": A 60-Day Race Against Jaundice

PediatricsHepatobiliary

Patient records: Name: Budi Age: 45 days Nationality: Indonesia Diagnosis: Biliary atresia Treatment Hospital: Children's Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University (National Children's Medical Center) During the 60-day golden window, we rebuild the river of life for children with gallbladder deficiency. Budi was born in Surabaya, Indonesia. Like all newborns, he developed neonatal jaundice. However, unlike others, his jaundice persisted, and his stools became increasingly pale, eventually turning a horribly

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CASE 10

PATIENT JOURNEY

Congenital esophageal atresia (Gross type III) - Building a "new bridge" for the "blocked" lifeline

PediatricsThoracic

Patient records: Name: Anong Age: 1 day Nationality: Thailand Diagnosis: Congenital esophageal atresia (Gross type III) Treatment Hospital: Beijing Children's Hospital (National Children's Medical Center), Capital Medical University Our esophagus, which was "disconnected" at birth, was reconnected across continents within 72 hours. When Anon was born in a Bangkok hospital, the midwife noticed a terrible sign: large amounts of foam were constantly coming out of his mouth, and he couldn't swallow. When they

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CASE 11

PATIENT JOURNEY

Skeletal Class III Malocclusion - Reshaping Your Smile and Restarting a Confident Life

Cosmetic SurgeryENT

Patient records Name: Nguyen Thi Lan Age: 22 years old Nationality: Vietnamese Diagnosis: Skeletal Class III malocclusion (underbite) Treatment Hospital: Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine (Shanghai) Lan, a 22-year-old university student from Hanoi, Vietnam, is about to graduate. Despite her excellent grades, she suffers from severe underbite, which prevents her from smiling confidently and even affects her chewing and pronunciation. She dreams

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CASE 12

PATIENT JOURNEY

Cholesteatoma Otitis Media - Navigating the Fog and Regaining a New Voice Patient records

ENT

Patient records Name: Budi Santoso Age: 45 Nationality: Indonesia Diagnosis: Cholesteatoma-type otitis media (involving the ossicular chain) Treatment Hospital: Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University (Shanghai) Budi, a 45-year-old high school music teacher from Jakarta, Indonesia, had been suffering from recurring ear discharge and hearing loss for nearly a year. Worse still, he began to lose his ability to distinguish pitch, a devastating blow to his career. Local doctors diagn

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CASE 13

PATIENT JOURNEY

Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (macular involvement) - Redrawing light on a micrometer scale

ENT

Patient records Name: Arif bin Ismail Age: 58 Nationality: Malaysia Diagnosis: Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (macular involvement) Treatment Hospital: Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University (Guangzhou) Arif, 58, from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is a watch repairer. His world consists of intricate gears and delicate hairsprings, requiring exceptional vision. However, a week ago, a fixed black shadow suddenly appeared in his right eye's field of vision, like a giant curtain obscuring half the s

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CASE 14

PATIENT JOURNEY

Sequelae of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (Tubal Infertility) - Unblocking the "Origin" of Life

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Patient records Name: Sopheap Chea Age: 36 Nationality: Cambodia Diagnosis: Sequelae of pelvic inflammatory disease (tubal infertility) Treatment Hospital: Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences “All my test results are 'normal,' but the baby just won’t come.” Sopheap, 36, a gentle woman of Chinese descent from Phnom Penh, Cambodia, had been trying to conceive for five years without success. She underwent every possible test in Cambodia, including a hysterosalpingogr

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CASE 15

PATIENT JOURNEY

Giant Uterine Leiomyoma - A Precise Blade to Unravel the "Fog" in the Abdomen

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Patient records Name: Kanya Wattana Age: 29 Nationality: Thailand Diagnosis: Giant uterine leiomyoma Treatment Hospital: Renji Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine “It felt like I had a grapefruit stuck in my stomach, but I couldn’t leave any ‘battle medals’ behind.” Kanya, 29, from Phuket, Thailand, is a bikini model. She sought medical attention for excessive menstrual bleeding and a mass in her abdomen, where she discovered a massive uterine fibroid measuring 12

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CASE 16

PATIENT JOURNEY

Complete Placenta Previa with Placenta Accreta - Defused the "Time Bomb" Between Mother and Infant

Obstetrics & GynecologyUrology

Patient records Name: Sari Dewi Age: 32 Nationality: Indonesia Diagnosis: Complete placenta previa complicated by placenta accreta Treatment Hospital: Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology “The doctor told me that my placenta, like a tree root, had penetrated my uterus and grown onto my bladder. The risk of severe bleeding during childbirth is extremely high, and I might not even survive.” Sari, 32, from Surabaya, Indonesia, is a mother of two. Her voice

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CASE 17

PATIENT JOURNEY

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Breaking the "Curse" of Adolescence

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Patient records Name: Thiri Aung Age: 19 Nationality: Myanmar Diagnosis: Polycystic ovary syndrome Treatment Hospital: Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University (Red House Hospital) “I felt like an inflated balloon, looking at my face covered in acne and excess fat in the mirror, I felt like a stranger.” Thiri, a 19-year-old girl from Yangon, Myanmar, was contacted by her mother online . Her voice was soft on the other end of the phone . In the past two years, she had gained 20 k

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CASE 18

PATIENT JOURNEY

Pelvic Organ Prolapse (Grade III) - Reshaping the "Cradle" of Life

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Patient records Name: Linh Nguyen Age: 42 Nationality: Vietnamese Diagnosis: Pelvic organ prolapse (Grade III) Treatment Hospital: Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Linh, a 42-year-old interior designer from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, is accustomed to controlling the structure and aesthetics of spaces, but she finds her "inner space" is spiraling out of control. She constantly feels something protruding from her lower body, especially after long periods of standing

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CASE 19

PATIENT JOURNEY

Severe Stress Urinary Incontinence After Radical Prostatectomy - The Ultimate Weapon Against "Social Cancer"

UrologyRehabilitation

Patient records Name: Somsak Charoen Age: 62 Nationality: Thailand (Bangkok) Diagnosis: Severe stress urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy (using more than 5 urinal pads daily, severely impacting social life). Treatment Hospital: Department of Urology, Tongji Hospital Affiliated to Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology In the video sent by Mr. Charoen, he is wearing a sharp suit and confidently giving a speech at a business conference in Bangkok. His demeanor is

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CASE 20

PATIENT JOURNEY

Complex vesicovaginal fistula - Restoring "leaked" dignity

UrologyObstetrics & Gynecology

Patient records Name: Nguyen Thi Lan Age: 45 Nationality: Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City) Diagnosis: Complex vesicovaginal fistula (post-hysterectomy complication, fistula opening approximately 1.5cm, located near the trigone of the bladder) Treatment Hospital: Renji Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine—Department of Urology/Obstetrics and Gynecology In the video Ms. Lan sent, she was wearing a beautiful ao dai, smiling and posing for photos on the streets of Ho Chi Minh Cit

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CASE 21

PATIENT JOURNEY

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia - Reshaping the "Valve" of Life

Urology

Patient records Name: Budi Santoso Age: 68 Nationality: Indonesia (Surabaya) Diagnosis: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate volume approximately 120 ml, IPSS score 28, recurrent acute urinary retention) Treatment Hospital: Department of Urology, West China Hospital of Sichuan University Mr. Santoso, a retired captain from Surabaya, had spent his life battling the waves, displaying unwavering resilience. However, in his later years, he succumbed to an unseen "enemy"—his prostate. This small organ swell

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CASE 22

PATIENT JOURNEY

Fighting NMDAR Encephalitis - Repelling a "Rare" Invasion

Neurology

Patient records Name: Aisha Khan Age: 34 Nationality: Pakistan (Karachi) Diagnosis: Anti-NMDAR encephalitis (associated with ovarian teratoma) Treatment Hospital: Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences – Neurology/Rheumatology/Obstetrics and Gynecology MDT Team In the video Aisha sent, she was holding her newborn baby, her face beaming with a happy and peaceful smile. In the video, she said, "Thank you for helping me fight off that 'rare' demon that almost took everyth

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CASE 23

PATIENT JOURNEY

Alzheimer's Disease - Unveiling the Mystery of "Forgetting"

NeurologyRehabilitation

Patient records Name: David Miller Age: 68 Nationality: Australia (Melbourne) Diagnosis: Alzheimer's disease (stage of mild cognitive impairment progressing to dementia, Aβ-PET positive, ApoE ε4 carrier) Treatment Hospital: Department of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University / National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases Mr. David's daughter sent me a video showing David sitting at the piano, playing Chopin's Nocturne with fluid grace. His eyes were focused, his fingers danc

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CASE 24

PATIENT JOURNEY

Primary Hemifacial Spasm - Releasing the "Tight Band" on the Face

Neurology

Patient records Name: Tanaka Yuki Age: 55 Nationality: Japan (Fukuoka) Diagnosis: Primary hemifacial spasm (left side, 5-year course, reduced effectiveness of botulinum toxin treatment, severely affecting social life) Treatment Hospital: Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital of Sichuan University In the video sent by Ms. Yuki, she is dressed in an elegant kimono, smiling as she serves tea to guests in a tea ceremony classroom. Her expression is gentle and natural, with no more twitching in her l

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CASE 25

PATIENT JOURNEY

Drug-Refractory Temporal Lobe Epilepsy - Taming the Brain's "Electrical Storm"

Neurology

Patient records Name: Lily Anderson Age: 28 Nationality: British (London) Diagnosis: Drug-resistant temporal lobe epilepsy (complex partial seizures, 4-5 seizures per month, MRI showing right hippocampal sclerosis) Treatment Hospital: Department of Neurosurgery, Huashan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University Core technology: Precise anterior temporal lobectomy with brain functional area localization assistance under intraoperative awake anesthesia. In the latest video Lily sent, she stands confidently in

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CASE 26

PATIENT JOURNEY

evere osteoporosis, new compression fracture of L1 vertebra - supporting the "flattened" spine

Orthopedics

Patient records Name: Maria Garcia Age: 75 Nationality: Philippines (Manila) Diagnosis: Severe osteoporosis, new compression fracture of L1 vertebra (Genant grade 3), accompanied by intractable pain. Treatment Hospital: Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine — Department of Orthopedics/Spinal Surgery Core technology: Percutaneous balloon dilatation kyphoplasty (PKP) In the video sent by Grandma Maria, she is wearing a brightly colored traditional F

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CASE 27

PATIENT JOURNEY

Complete rupture of the right anterior cruciate ligament combined with a bucket-handle tear of the medial meniscus - Repairing the "ruptured" youthful dream

OrthopedicsRehabilitation

Patient records Name: Lucas Martin Age: 19 Nationality: France (Lyon) Diagnosis: Complete rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in the right knee combined with a bucket-handle tear of the medial meniscus. Treatment Hospital: Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University Lucas was a rising star for Lyon's youth football team, dreaming of becoming a professional player. However, during a crucial qualifying match, a sudden stop and change of direction resulted in a loud t

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CASE 28

PATIENT JOURNEY

Severe Osteoarthritis of Both Knees - Rejuvenating "Rusty" Joints

Orthopedics

Patient records Name: George Thompson Age: 72 years old Nationality: Australia (Sydney) Diagnosis: Severe osteoarthritis of both knees (Kellgren-Lawrence grade IV, varus deformity, flexion contracture) Treatment Hospital: Peking University Third Hospital - Institute of Sports Medicine/Surgery Department Mr. George is an avid surfer who, even in his seventies, still longs to ride the waves again. However, severe osteoarthritis in both knees has pinned him to the beach. His knee cartilage is almost complete

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CASE 29

PATIENT JOURNEY

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis - Straightening the Spine, Regaining the Curve of Life

OrthopedicsRehabilitation

Patient records Name: Sophia Müller Age: 28 Nationality: German (Munich) Diagnosis: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (Lenke type 1A, Cobb angle of thoracic curve 62°, continued to progress into adulthood, accompanied by chronic back pain) Treatment Hospital: Department of Orthopedics/Spinal Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences In the latest photos Sophia sent, she stands tall and graceful like a swan in a form-fitting evening gown under the lights of the Mun

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CASE 30

PATIENT JOURNEY

Lower Extremity Arteriosclerosis Obliterans - A Masterpiece for Unblocking the "Silent Killer"

HematologyCardio-Cerebrovascular

Patient records Name: Carlos Silva Age: 70 Nationality: Brazil (São Paulo) Diagnosis: Lower extremity arteriosclerosis obliterans (Rutherford grade 4, long segment occlusion of the left superficial femoral artery, rest pain) Treatment Hospital: Department of Vascular Surgery, Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Mr. Carlos is a passionate samba dancer who, even in his seventies, still enjoys swaying to the music on the streets of Rio. However, for the past six mo

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CASE 31

PATIENT JOURNEY

Severe Stenosis of the M1 Segment of the Right Middle Cerebral Artery - Reconstructing the Brain's "Bridge of Life"

Cardio-Cerebrovascular

Patient records Name: Emily Brown Age: 42 Nationality: British (London) Diagnosis: Severe stenosis (90%) in the M1 segment of the right middle cerebral artery, recurrent transient ischemic attacks (TIAs). Treatment Hospital: Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University—Department of Neurosurgery/Interventional Radiology Emily is a financial analyst in London, her world a tapestry of precise numbers and rapid decision-making. However, starting a year ago, her brain began to frequently "malfunction." She wo

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CASE 32

PATIENT JOURNEY

Acute Stanford Type A Aortic Dissection - Defused a "Time Bomb" Inside the Body

Cardio-Cerebrovascular

Patient records Name: David Chen Age: 52 Nationality: Vietnamese Diagnosis: Acute Stanford type A aortic dissection (DeBakey type I, involving the ascending aorta, aortic arch, and descending aorta, complicated by severe aortic regurgitation) Treatment Hospital: Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases) — Vascular Surgery Center David now jogs 5 kilometers along the Vancouver beach every morning. He says that with each heartbeat, he feels grateful t

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CASE 33

PATIENT JOURNEY

Traumatic Chest Deformity Complicated by Chronic Empyema Following a Severe Car Accident - A New "Armor"

Thoracic

Patient records Name: Ahmed Al-Rashid Age: 45 Nationality: United Arab Emirates (Dubai) Diagnosis: Traumatic chest deformity complicated by chronic empyema following a severe car accident (defect of large segments of the left 4th-8th ribs, fibrous lamination, and cardiac displacement). Treatment Hospital: West China Hospital of Sichuan University (Department of Thoracic Surgery) Ahmed posted a photo on his social media, looking ramrod straight in a tailored suit he had custom-made for his wedding, with th

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CASE 34

PATIENT JOURNEY

Severe subglottic tracheal stenosis after endotracheal intubation - the moment the singing resumed.

Thoracic

Patient records Name: Maria Siregar Age: 34 Nationality: Indonesia (Jakarta) Diagnosis: Severe subglottic tracheal stenosis after endotracheal intubation (the stenotic segment is about 2.5 cm long, with an inner diameter of about 3 mm at the narrowest point, accompanied by cartilage ring destruction). Treatment Hospital: Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital (Endoscopy Center/Thoracic Surgery Department) When Maria sang "Jasmine Flower" in a slightly hoarse yet incredibly beautiful voice on the other end of the vid

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CASE 35

PATIENT JOURNEY

Giant Pancreatic Pseudocyst : A Hidden Danger After an "Emergency" - How a Russian Patient Dissolved a Fluid-Filled Sac in His Abdomen Using "Scarless" Endoscopic Techniques in China

Gastroenterology

Patient records Name: Elena Age: 62 years old Nationality: Russian Diagnosis: Recovery phase of severe acute pancreatitis, giant pancreatic pseudocyst (15cm in diameter). Treatment hospital: Department of Pancreatic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University. After surviving the life-or-death ordeal of acute pancreatitis, some patients face a troublesome sequela — pancreatic pseudocysts. This fluid-filled "sac" is like a time bomb, potentially causing infection, rupture, or compression of surroundi

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CASE 36

PATIENT JOURNEY

Chronic Pancreatitis : A German Engineer's Journey to Pain Relief - How We Helped Him End Years of Severe Pain Using Endoscopic Techniques

Gastroenterology

Patient records Name: Hans Age: 52 years old Nationality: German Diagnosis: Chronic alcoholic pancreatitis, multiple pancreatic duct stones, dilation of the main pancreatic duct (diameter >1cm), and intractable abdominal pain. Treatment Hospital: Pancreatic Center, Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine For patients with chronic pancreatitis, the recurring, deep-seated abdominal pain is an indescribable torment. Hans's story tells how he ended years of pain in China

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CASE 37

PATIENT JOURNEY

Iatrogenic Biliary Tract Injury : When a "Minor Surgery" Turns into a Major Disaster - How a Mexican Patient Repaired His "Accidentally Injured" Bile Tract in China

Hepatobiliary

Patient records Name: Carlos Age: 45 Nationality: Mexico Diagnosis: Common bile duct transection injury after laparoscopic cholecystectomy (Strasberg E4 type), obstructive jaundice, early stage of biliary cirrhosis. Treatment hospital: Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is one of the most common surgeries in general surgery, but it has a rare yet disastrous complication: iatrogenic bile duct injury. Carlos's story tells how he found top experts in China to repair this "disas

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CASE 38

PATIENT JOURNEY

Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome : A Saudi Businessman's Weight Loss Journey: How We Helped Him Find the Key to Controlling Diabetes in China

Internal Medicine

Patient records Name: Omar Age: 42 Nationality: Saudi Arabia Diagnosis: Severe obesity (BMI 42 kg/m²), metabolic syndrome (type 2 diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, severe obstructive sleep apnea) Treatment Hospital: Metabolic Weight Loss Center, China-Japan Friendship Hospital For patients with severe obesity and metabolic syndrome, weight loss is not just about "getting thinner," but about "saving lives." Omar's story tells how, through a minimally invasive surgery in China, he not only lost exces

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CASE 39

PATIENT JOURNEY

Crohn's Disease-Related Bowel Obstruction : How a British Patient Finds a "Balance on a Knife's Edge" in China When "Green Cancer" Repeatedly Causes Obstruction

GastroenterologySurgery

Patient records Name: David Age: 35 Nationality: British Diagnosis: Crohn's disease (ileocolic type, stricture type), recurrent small bowel obstruction Treatment Hospital: Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Crohn's disease, known as the "green cancer," is incurable and recurrent, leading to serious complications such as intestinal stenosis, perforation, and fistulas. David's story tells how he found a precise balance between "over-operation" and "recurrent obstr

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CASE 40

PATIENT JOURNEY

Complex Abdominal Wall Hernia and Abdominal Wall Defect Reconstruction - An Abdomen Repeatedly "Repaired": How a Kazakhstani Patient Found a "Reconstruction" Rather Than "Repair" Solution in China

Surgery

Patient records Name: Viktor Age: 55 Nationality: Kazakhstan Diagnosis: Giant recurrent incisional hernia (hernial ring defect diameter 18cm), abdominal wall insufficiency, and failure of multiple mesh repair surgeries. Treatment Hospital: Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine For patients with complex abdominal wall hernias, the deepest despair is not the huge bulge in their abdomen, but the fact that after repeated surgical repairs, the hernia re

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CASE 41

PATIENT JOURNEY

Lymphoma : While CAR-T therapy is prohibitively expensive and has long waiting times in the West: An Australian patient found an accessible "cure" in China.

HematologyOncology

Patient records Name: Sarah Age: 32 Nationality: Australia Diagnosis: Relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (R/R DLBCL), non-germinal center type (non-GCB), CD19 positive, relapsed after autologous stem cell transplantation. Treatment Hospital: Institute of Hematology and Blood Diseases Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (Tianjin) In the field of cancer treatment, CAR-T cell therapy is hailed as "living medicine," bringing hope of a cure to patients with relapsed or refractory hemat

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CASE 42

PATIENT JOURNEY

Colorectal Cancer : When Colorectal Cancer with Liver Metastasis Was Deemed "Unresectable": A Mexican Patient's Miracle of "Conversion Therapy" in China

Oncology

Patient records Name: Carlos Age: 68 Nationality: Mexico Diagnosis: Sigmoid colon adenocarcinoma with synchronous liver metastasis (cT3N1M1a, stage IVA), RAS/BRAF wild-type Treatment Hospital: Colorectal Cancer Comprehensive Treatment Center, Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine In the field of oncological surgery, "unresectable" is a devastating verdict. It acts like an invisible wall, shutting patients out of radical surgery. But Carlos's story proves that this

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CASE 43

PATIENT JOURNEY

Breast Cancer : An African Woman's Battle to Preserve Her Breast: How We Helped Her Regain Dignity During Preoperative Chemotherapy

Oncology

Patient records Name: Aisha Age: 45 Nationality: Nigeria Diagnosis: Invasive ductal carcinoma of the right breast (cT3N1M0, stage IIIA), Luminal B type (ER+/PR+/HER2-), Ki-67 40% Treatment Hospital: Department of Breast Surgery, Fudan University Cancer Hospital For a woman, breasts are not only a part of her body, but also a symbol of gender identity and dignity. When Aisha heard the suggestion of a total mastectomy in a clinic in Lagos, she felt her world collapsing. 1. "Is it possible for me to save my

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CASE 44

PATIENT JOURNEY

When CAR-T "Failed": How a Singaporean child found a backup plan in China Patient records

Hematology

Name: Ethan (pseudonym) Age: 8 years old Nationality: Singapore Diagnosis: Relapsed/refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (R/R B-ALL), CD19-negative relapse after CD19 CAR-T therapy. Treatment Hospital: Shanghai Children's Medical Center In the field of childhood leukemia treatment, CAR-T cell therapy has brought hope to countless families. But when this "living drug" also fails, patients' families face an abyss of near despair. Ethan's story tells how we helped a family find a "backup plan" with

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CASE 45

PATIENT JOURNEY

Adult Still's Disease : The End of 120 Days of "Unexplained High Fever": How a British Pilot Regains His Career in China

Rare & Complex Diseases

Patient records Name: James (pseudonym) Age: 35 Nationality: British Diagnosis: Adult-onset Still's disease (AOSD), characterized by a triad of high fever, rash, and arthritis, accompanied by severe ferritinemia. Treatment Hospital: Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine For a pilot, any undiagnosed illness means the end of his career. James' nightmare began with what seemed like a common cold, but turned into a 120-day ord

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CASE 46

PATIENT JOURNEY

IgG4-related disease (involving the pancreas, submandibular gland, and retroperitoneal lymph nodes) - Two years shrouded in "tumor": How a Canadian patient overturned a wrong diagnosis in China.

Rare & Complex Diseases

Patient records Name: Margaret (pseudonym) Age: 61 Nationality: Canadian Diagnosis: IgG4-related disease (involving the pancreas, submandibular gland, and retroperitoneal lymph nodes), previously misdiagnosed as pancreatic cancer. Treatment Hospital: Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital Case Theme: In the world of intractable diseases, the most agonizing part is often not the treatment itself, but the journey further and further down the path of treatment with a

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CASE 47

PATIENT JOURNEY

Restarting the "Life Purifier"—An Indonesian Youth's Kidney Miracle Patient records

Organ Transplant

Patient records Name: Adi Age: 28 Nationality: Indonesia Diagnosis: End-stage renal disease (IgA nephropathy) Treatment Hospital: Tongji Hospital Affiliated to Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Wuhan) Freed from the constraints of the dialysis machine, we found him a "matching" new life. Adi, a talented young photographer from Bandung, Indonesia, 28, had captured countless moving moments with his lens. Five years ago, however, he developed gross hematuria after a cold

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CASE 48

PATIENT JOURNEY

Breaking Free from the "Shackles of Breathing"—A Thai Elder's Heartfelt Words Continued in China

Organ Transplant

Patient records Name: Somchai Age: 65 Nationality: Thailand Diagnosis: End-stage idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) Treatment Hospital: China-Japan Friendship Hospital (National Center for Respiratory Medicine) When breathing becomes a luxury, we find him a "new leaf" of life. Somchai, a 65-year-old retired university professor from Chiang Mai, Thailand, was a gentle and refined man. However, at a time when he should have been enjoying his retirement, an "invisible shackle" choked him. He suffered from i

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CASE 49

PATIENT JOURNEY

Heart Transplant: A Transnational Relay of a "Chinese Heart"—An UAE Patient Finds a Solution for End-Stage Heart Failure in China

Organ Transplant

Patient records Name: Ahmed (pseudonym) Age: 38 Nationality: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Diagnosis: Dilated cardiomyopathy, end-stage heart failure, post-cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT-D) Treatment Hospital: Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Heart transplantation is the last hope for patients with end-stage heart failure. But when this "heart of hope" needs to be found across borders, patients face not only the complex rules of organ allocation,

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CASE 50

PATIENT JOURNEY

Pediatric Living Donor Liver Transplant: When "Not Living Past One Year Old" Becomes a Prophecy—A Mongolian Mother's Journey of "Saving Her Son by Donating Part of Her Liver"

Organ TransplantHepatobiliaryPediatrics

Patient records Name: Batbayar (pseudonym) Age: 11 months Nationality: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Diagnosis: Congenital biliary atresia, decompensated biliary cirrhosis after Kasai procedure. Treatment Hospital: Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University Pediatric living donor liver transplantation is the crown jewel of organ transplantation. It tests not only surgical skills but also a healthcare system's comprehensive capabilities in donor safety, postoperative management, and long-term follow-u

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PATIENT JOURNEY

Living Donor Liver Transplantation: When Life Counts Down in Waiting—How a Russian Engineer Finds the Answer to "Living Donor Liver Transplantation" in China

HepatobiliaryOrgan Transplant

Patient records Name: Ivan Petrov (pseudonym) Age: 52 years old Nationality: Russian Diagnosis: Decompensated stage of hepatitis B cirrhosis complicated with hepatocellular carcinoma (within Milan criteria). Treatment Hospital: Renji Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine For patients with end-stage liver disease, the cruelest verdict is often not the disease itself, but the realization that "you urgently need a liver transplant, but you have no donor and cannot afford to

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PATIENT JOURNEY

Postherpetic neuralgia – A Filipino elderly man's palliative care helps him overcome "pain in his lower back".

TCM & Acupuncture

Patient records: Name: Maria Age: 68 Nationality: Filipino Diagnosis: Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) Treatment Hospital: Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences When the pain becomes a memory, we help her regain peaceful nights. Maria, a 68-year-old retired teacher from Cebu, Philippines, developed shingles on the left side of her chest and back three months ago. After the rash healed, the real nightmare began. The original shingles area was left with intense, burning, and stabbing p

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PATIENT JOURNEY

Melting the "Frozen" Shoulders—An Indonesian Businessman's Painless Restart

TCM & AcupunctureRehabilitation

Patient records: Name: Budi Age: 52 years old Nationality: Indonesia Diagnosis: Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) Treatment Hospital: Longhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine When his arm became "displayable," we found the key to restarting it. 52-year-old Budi is a successful Chinese businessman in Jakarta, spending most of his time working at a desk. Six months ago, he began experiencing a dull ache in his right shoulder, which he initially ignored. However,

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PATIENT JOURNEY

Cerebral Palsy in Children: Unlocking the "Compressed Spring"—A Kazakh Family Finds a Precise Answer in China

PediatricsTCM & AcupunctureNeurology

Patient records Name: Alina Age: 5 years old Nationality: Kazakhstan Diagnosis: Spastic diplegia (cerebral palsy), GMFCS grade III Treatment Hospital: Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine For a family, the rehabilitation of a child with cerebral palsy is a marathon with no end in sight. When parents take their children around the world, only to hear time and again, "This is the only way," the despair is profound. Alina's story tells how we helped a family find tha

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PATIENT JOURNEY

Stroke Rehabilitation: When Language Becomes an Island—We Build a Cross-Cultural Rehabilitation Bridge for a Thai Painter

RehabilitationTCM & Acupuncture

Patient records Name: Sophie Age: 65 Nationality: Thailand Diagnosis: Post-ischemic stroke sequelae (right middle cerebral artery supply area), Wernicke aphasia, right hemiplegia. Treatment Hospital: Neurorehabilitation Center, Huashan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University Case Study Theme: For overseas patients, the biggest obstacles to cross-border medical treatment are often not distance, but rather "information asymmetry" and "culture shock." They don't know how China's healthcare system works, whic

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PATIENT JOURNEY

Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation: Unveiling the Prophecy of a "Lifelong Wheelchair" - A Russian Engineer's Journey of "Neural Remodeling" in China

RehabilitationNeurologyOrthopedicsTCM & Acupuncture

Patient records Name: Andrei Age: 42 Nationality: Russian Diagnosis: Incomplete spinal cord injury at the 10th thoracic vertebra (T10) (AIS grade C), neurogenic bladder, orthostatic hypotension Treatment Hospital: Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences In the face of serious injuries and illnesses, the most terrifying thing is not the injury itself, but the fact that a seemingly authoritative conclusion can seal away all possibilities. For Andrei, his world collapsed when he recei

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