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Video content is consulted by Professor, Dr. Nguyen Thanh Liem - Director of Vinmec Institute of Stem Cell Research and Gene Technology
Before treatment, Vinh Nguyen didn't know anything, couldn't chew, couldn't swallow either. Only eat by crying and then swallowing. Vinh Nguyen suffered from purulent meningitis leading to brain atrophy in children in many places, no motor ability, no language, even awareness is almost absent, and at the same time suffered from continuous seizures. .
In the world, there is no place for stem cell transplantation for patients with cerebral palsy accompanied by epilepsy and severe brain damage. Both the doctor and the family saw that there was no other solution and after discussion, the family was very interested, so the doctor at Vinmec International General Hospital performed a stem cell transplant for the patient.
Currently, Vinh Nguyen has undergone 4 stem cell transplants at Vinmec. After the stem cell transplant, Nguyen was able to chew, swallow, and stand up on his hands. Through each course of treatment, her seizures are reduced, she understands many things, knows how to express feelings, and interacts with people. Before, I had to call 3-5 times to come back, now I only need to call once. Nguyen is right back.
Although not a case of congenital brain atrophy, but due to complications of meningitis, Nguyen had brain atrophy and seizures, however, after the first stem cell transplant treatment at Vinmec, Nguyen had There were many progressive changes and after the next 2 transplants, there were changes beyond the expectations of the family and doctors.
From a child unable to move, not aware, now Nguyen can sit up and start to walk, from a child who has no language and cannot speak, now begins to practice speaking, From where there was no awareness, now began to communicate with people.
Previously, the use of drugs did not control epilepsy, now, there are almost no more seizures. It can be said that Vinh Nguyen's health has made a lot of progress after conducting stem cell transplantation at Vinmec International General Hospital.
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