CLEAN : South Africa offers Zimbabwean boy face surgery after hyena attack

The video discusses a complex surgical case involving a young patient with severe facial injuries caused by a hyena attack. The injuries include the loss of an eye, damage to the nose, lips, and mandible. The surgical team plans a 10-12 hour reconstructive surgery to restore the patient's facial structure and function. The video emphasizes the humanitarian commitment of the medical team to help the patient regain a semblance of normalcy and improve his quality of life. The discussion also highlights the importance of minimizing scarring and the broader ethical and cultural considerations in providing care.

What is notably absent in the patient's facial structure as described in the first section?

• The forehead

• The chin

• The eyes and nose

• The ears

How long is the anticipated surgery expected to last?

• 8 to 10 hours

• 12 to 14 hours

• 10 to 12 hours

• 5 to 7 hours

Which part of the face was not mentioned as being affected by the hyena attack?

• Forehead

• Nose

• Ears

• Upper lip

What is one of the main goals of the reconstructive surgery?

• To completely restore the original appearance

• To minimize scarring and provide a semblance of a face

• To change the facial structure entirely

• To ensure no scars are visible

What is emphasized as a part of the humanitarian commitment in the third section?

• Helping the child feel like a normal boy

• Ensuring complete anonymity

• Offering educational opportunities

• Providing financial support