Ecuador 2012

We performed 55 cases over the week.  These included several functional septoplasty/rhinoplasties, thyroidectomies including a large substernal goiter, parotidectomy, excision of neck mass, functional endoscopic sinus surgery, cleft lip and palate repair, as well as two facial traumas added on as emergencies.

On Saturday we met with Carlos ( the local politician of el Oro province).  He treated us to fresh ceviche at a shrimp farm.  The hospital was very gracious and I was able to meet with the health minister of el Oro as well as the director of the hospital and presented our room of supply donations in a formal manner on Friday after our last cases.  They were very very pleased with our two teams and essentially made me promise to return with another team!