Conditions we treat

Throughout our decades-long journey, BCMF has helped thousands of patients receive the necessary treatment. Initially focusing on pediatric surgical cases, BCMF now provides access to surgical treatment for patients of all ages. Below are the main categories of surgical conditions BCMF has addressed.

The general rule is, that we facilitate treatment for conditions that can be treated via surgery. This excludes conditions that require longer treatments like chemotherapy and dialysis or diseases that require lifelong medication like diabetes or hypertension.

This list is not exhaustive. If you are not sure if we cover the surgery, please contact us.

Cardiac Conditions

Cardiac conditions requiring surgery are among the most common cases BCMF has encountered. In children, we frequently help treat congenital cardiac conditions such as tetralogy of Fallot, ventricular septal defect, atrial septal defect, and patent ductus arteriosus. In adults, we often address multiple valvular abnormalities, including issues with the mitral and tricuspid valves, stenosis, and regurgitation due to rheumatic heart disease.

Musculoskeletal Conditions

Injuries requiring surgery, including fractures, are prevalent among BCMF patients. Common fractures involve the upper arm and lower leg. Congenital conditions such as clubfoot and webbed fingers, as well as other deformities, are also supported for treatment. Additionally, non-congenital cases like acquired deformities, malunion or nonunion of fractures, residual foreign bodies, osteomyelitis, and osteonecrosis are frequently seen.

Gastrointestinal Conditions

BCMF supports a wide range of gastrointestinal issues that require surgery, including congenital anomalies like imperforate anus and Hirschsprung's disease. We also treat acquired conditions such as gallbladder and bile duct stones, various hernias and fistulas, hemorrhoids, pancreatic and choledochal cysts. BCMF also supports surgery only for early-stage cancers.

Neurological Conditions

BCMF addresses neurological conditions affecting the nervous system that is operatable. This includes congenital anomalies like spina bifida, meningocele, encephalocele, and hydrocephalus, as well as acquired conditions such as brain tumors, traumatic brain injuries, and multiple intracranial cysts.

Obstetric/Gynecological Conditions

BCMF supports women of all ages with obstetric and gynecological conditions that is operatable. Common surgical treatments include cesarean sections for delivery and addressing gynecological problems such as ovarian cysts, myomas, polyps, and conditions requiring hysterectomy. Early-stage gynecological cancers, cervical cancer, and malignant ovarian tumors are occasionally supported.

Eye/Ophthalmological Conditions

Eye conditions are a significant focus for BCMF. Many patients are referred through our outreach vision screening project and partners. We support surgeries for conditions such as congenital or senile cataracts, glaucoma, retinoblastoma, and retinal detachment.

Genitourinary Conditions

Patients with various operatable genitourinary issues such as bladder, urethral, ureteric, or kidney stones, urinary tract obstructions, hydronephrosis, genital prolapse, congenital hypospadias, hydrocele, benign prostate hypertrophy, and other neoplastic conditions have received required surgery through BCMF patient service program.

Dermatological Conditions

Burns are considered by many to be a neglected health crisis in developing countries, particularly among poor women and children who use open flames for cooking and lighting and do n't have access to medical care when accidents happen. Dermatological conditions, including burns and corrosions due to accidents, and various ulcers, including diabetes ulcers, scar contracture gangrene, and keloid scar and cellulitis are also treated surgically through the help of BCMF. BCMF supports patients with both old and new burns requiring a range of treatments including daily dressing, surgery, physical rehabilitation, and skin grafts.

Oral and Maxillofacial Conditions

Congenital cleft lip and cleft palate are among the most common congenital conditions in Burma and along the Thai-Burma border. BCMF helps these patients receive surgery through partner hospitals. Additionally, we assist patients with diseases affecting the jaw, mouth, dentofacial area, tongue, and related tissues.

Abnormal Growth

BCMF provides surgical treatment for abnormal growths and tumors, including benign tumors and localized swellings. This includes conditions such as lipoma, sebaceous cysts, hemangiomas, and lymphangiomas.

Ear, Nose, and Throat Conditions

We support surgical treatments for conditions such as nasal polyps, cellulitis or abscess of the ear, tonsillar hypertrophy, and other neoplastic diseases affecting the ear, nose, and throat.

Other Disorders

In some cases, a splenectomy, the removal of the spleen, is necessary for Thalassemia patients to prevent further complications. BCMF supports these surgeries as well as other surgical interventions, including thyroid surgery.