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Family's Struggle for Child's Kidney Transplant

A three-year-old girl awaits a kidney transplant, and her family faces numerous challenges, including long waiting times and the financial burden of treatment, while receiving support from KiO.

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HealthFamily SupportOrgan TransplantPediatric CareMedical ChallengesWaiting List

KioKfh-NierenzentrumFrankfurter UniversitätsklinikClementine Kinderhospital

Raica HolickiOxana HolickiLukas HolickiProfessor Frank LouwenMatthias Hansen

What role does KiO play in supporting families like the Holickis?: KiO, an organization supporting families of children needing organ transplants, assists families like the Holickis with financial and logistical support for their travel and accommodation needs during treatment.
What is Raica's medical condition, and what treatment does she require?: Raica Holicki, a three-year-old girl, needs a kidney transplant. Her parents, Oxana and Lukas, are facing a long wait and significant challenges in caring for her.
How was Raica's kidney condition discovered, and what were the initial concerns?: Raica's condition was discovered during a routine ultrasound at 19 weeks of pregnancy, revealing insufficient amniotic fluid, indicating kidney malformation. She was born with underdeveloped kidneys and requires dialysis.
Describe the dialysis treatment Raica receives, and how it impacts her family's daily life.: Raica receives peritoneal dialysis at home, a process where the blood is cleaned inside the body via the abdominal cavity. Her parents manage this process nightly, and they bring her to KfH for regular check-ups.
What is the typical waiting time for a kidney transplant for children, and what challenges do families face during this period?: The waiting time for a kidney transplant for children is typically two years, according to Raica's doctor. The Holickis are navigating numerous logistical and financial challenges, including Raica's feeding needs and travel to specialized centers.

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