Krystal Rivers was born in Birmingham (Alabama) in 1994. She was born with OEIS syndrome (Omphalocele, Extrophy, Imperforate Anus, Spinal Defects). Her spine was stiff and shortened, her abdominal wall was open, her bladder was too small and many bones were deformed. Organs such as the kidneys and stomach were outside the body and did not function properly. Several operations followed, and at the age of one she had to have both hip joints broken. By the time she was a teenager, Krystal Rivers had already undergone 20 operations. Find out how she still managed to fulfill her dream of becoming a top athlete and what role paediatric surgeon Prof. Oliver Muenster played in this in the cover story of the new issue.
Some of the other topics in Klinikum aktuell 02/2025:
- Onco-Coach: How patients are supported during oral tumor therapy
- Artificial intelligence in nursing: How it helps with wound care
- Medicine in transition: the topic of sustainability at the annual reception
- Headache outpatient clinic at the city center campus: New location, proven expertise
- PARKLINK network: New cooperation network for improved care for Parkinson's patients
You can also read about what the LMU Clinic has to offer young cancer patients, how ADHD manifests itself in adults and what networking between doctors, nursing staff and relatives is necessary for patients with delirium. We also show you how the new ZIMM-LMU will bundle intensive care expertise, which prominent guests were present at the laying of the foundation stone of the New Hauner and how four-year-old Samuel was able to celebrate his new heart after 685 days of waiting.
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