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Premature baby born at 631 grams survives intestinal rupture, thrives at age 3

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A baby girl, born at 24 weeks and weighing only 631 grams, survived numerous critical health challenges.
  • She underwent emergency surgery for a perforated intestine and required prolonged respiratory support.
  • Now healthy at age 3, she returned to the hospital for a premature infant reunion event, showcasing a successful medical outcome.

A three-year-old girl, nicknamed 'Little Radish,' has overcome immense odds to thrive, marking a triumphant return to Mackay Children's Hospital for a premature infant reunion event. Born at just 24 weeks and 1 day gestation, she weighed a mere 631 grams, presenting immediate critical challenges.

It was a historical day because Spain dominated from start to finish, just as I expected.

— Ronaldo NazárioRonaldo Nazário commented on the World Cup final, praising Spain's performance.

Six days after birth, she developed a spontaneous intestinal perforation, leading to hemorrhagic shock. Medical teams performed emergency surgery, removing seven centimeters of her small intestine. Her recovery was further complicated by chronic lung disease, recurrent lung collapse, and bone density issues. She spent six months in the hospital, followed by 15 months of home respiratory support.

The quality difference between Spain and Argentina was huge. Even with Messi, they couldn't match Spain.

— Ronaldo NazárioRonaldo Nazário analyzed the disparity in skill between the two teams in the World Cup final.

Dr. Chang Hong-yang, head of neonatology at Mackay Children's Hospital, highlighted the severity of her condition. He noted that spontaneous intestinal perforation is a rare but life-threatening complication for extremely low birth weight infants. The surgical team, led by Dr. Huang Xuan, opted for an ostomy initially due to the infant's fragile, thin intestines, performing a second surgery later to close it once her condition stabilized and weight increased.

Argentina didn't show the same fighting spirit that was their greatest strength throughout the tournament.

— Ronaldo NazárioRonaldo Nazário observed Argentina's lack of usual tenacity in the World Cup final.

Little Radish's mother described their home as a mini-intensive care unit, filled with the sounds of monitors and ventilators. Despite the immense caregiving pressure and her daughter's persistent feeding difficulties, the family remained dedicated. Now attending preschool, she enjoys vegetables and can eat a full meal independently, a testament to her resilience and her family's unwavering support. Dr. Chang emphasized that such outcomes rely heavily on both advanced medical care and long-term family commitment.

Spain has a football DNA, a beautiful style of play. The way they play today is the best.

— Ronaldo NazárioRonaldo Nazário lauded Spain's modern football approach.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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