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When her son Timur is diagnosed with a cyst in his brain at birth and has to have an operation on his head, a long road to recovery begins for little Timur. The diagnosis: "arachnoid cyst". Despite surgery at an early age, there was no improvement. The Yerzhanov family travelled to the UKBB in Switzerland for a second operation. You can see the whole story about the illness and Timur and what he experienced at UKBB in this video.
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In the event of an emergency abroad, call the emergency number of your health insurance company. You will find the contact details on your health insurance card.
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The Medgate Kids Line provides quick and uncomplicated medical advice if your child is unwell. The medical team of our partner Medgate is available to you by telephone around the clock.
For emergencies abroad: Call the emergency number of your health insurance company. You will find this number on your health insurance card.
More information: On the Page of the emergency ward you will find everything you need to know about behaviour in emergencies, typical childhood illnesses and waiting times.
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