A girl with exceptional academic performance who has myelomeningocele

When people dream of traveling, hiking with a backpack on their back, Huang Min, a student from Class 2 of the second year at Zhou Xing Middle School in Longchang County, can only dream of standing up like a normal person and feeling the ground beneath her feet. Since childhood, Little Min has suffered from myelomeningocele, leaving her with no sensation below the waist and unable to control her bladder and bowels. Little Min is unfortunate, but also fortunate because she has a supportive mother. To fulfill Min’s dream of going to school, her mother, Zhang Shaolian, carries her to school every morning and evening without fail. Now, at 15 years old, this lively and cheerful girl is ready to use her acquired knowledge to change her destiny.

When Huang Min learned about myelomeningocele online, she came across information about cases at the Xiao Chuan-Guo Hospital in Shenzhen. The hospital uses the Xiao procedure (Artificial Neural-Visceral Reflex Arc Surgery), which is currently the only effective method globally for addressing incontinence caused by myelomeningocele. Additionally, the orthopedic department at the Xiao Chuan-Guo Hospital in Shenzhen has advanced experience in correcting clubfoot deformities.

After understanding Huang Min’s situation, the staff at the Xiao Chuan-Guo Hospital decided to assist her. They prepared the necessary documents, contacted the 9958 National Emergency Assistance Center for Children and the Angel Mom Charity Foundation to seek social support. Professor Xiao Chuan-Guo mentioned that due to Huang Min’s family’s financial difficulties, the hospital would provide some fee reductions. He also made an appeal on Sina Weibo, stating his confidence in restoring her bladder function and enabling her to walk to Sichuan University. The China Children’s Charity Foundation officially raised funds for Huang Min, accumulating a total of 101,777.00 yuan for treating her incontinence and lower limb deformities caused by myelomeningocele.

Professor Xiao Chuan-Guo performed the Xiao procedure on Huang Min, a six-hour surgery primarily aimed at addressing her incontinence issues. Post-surgery, her recovery is going well with normal bowel movements, improved bladder control, good blood circulation in her legs, and the ability to walk with assistance.