photos - hydrocephalus evaluations - part 3

There were different types of neurological problems at the evaluations. This boy has a bulge on the top of his head.

This baby girl has an encephalocele growing at the back of the head. Part of the brain is inside this sac.

This baby girl has spina bifida. She has the largest spina bifida I have ever seen.

Jonel Colo's head is very large. The people on the tap-tap all got off when his mother and Jonel boarded the tap-tap. They didn't want to ride with them.

Jonel's mother is struggling to look after him. He has 2 large pressure sores on both sides of his head. This family needs a lot of prayer.

photos - hydrocephalus evaluations - part 3

This little boy has a bright face and a happy smile!

With treatment some of these children can go on to live a normal life depending on the severity of brain damage .

Vanessa Jules is doing well according to her post-op evaluation. She is a talkative girl as well.

This young girl is waiting for her evaluation.

Carmillo and his mother also stayed with us for one night. We drove them home the next day. The families are appreciative of the assistance that they receive. Sometimes they telephone me or Lukner just to say hello.