On the afternoon of November 5, specialist I Nguyen Hong Thien, Head of the Department of Surgery - Anesthesia and Resuscitation Surgery, Tu Ky Medical Center (Hai Phong City) said: The center has just successfully operated on a rare case of a stomach perforation in the front of the face for a pediatric patient.
The patient is N.G. H, 15 years old in Lac Phuong commune, Hai Phong city. Baby H was taken by the teacher to Tu Ky Medical Center at 5:13 p.m. on October 31, 2025 in a state of severe abdominal pain in the epigastric region, vomiting, then the pain spread throughout the abdomen. H was admitted to the hospital conscious, her mucous membranes were pink, her abdominal pain was severe, her abdomen was stiff, and her peritoneal sensation was clearly felt.
The patient was personally welcomed by the team, given tests, ultrasounds, abdominal X-rays, and abdominal computer cutting to detect hollow organ perforation. Doctors consulted to explain to the patient and his family the condition and had to undergo emergency surgery. The patient underwent endoscopic surgery to remove the frontal cavity, wash the abdomen, place the abdominal drainage, IV fluids, and antibiotics. Currently, patient H is alert, the mucous membranes are pink, no fever, the surgical wound is dry, and she has eaten porridge and drunk milk. It is expected that on November 6, patient H can be discharged from the hospital.
Doctor Nguyen Hong Thien recommends: This is a rare case, however, parents of children should not be subjective in thinking that their children do not have stomach and duodenal ulcers. To prevent diseases, parents should not put too much pressure on their children, always keep them optimistic, comfortable and avoid staying up late. Teach children to have reasonable eating habits so as not to let them get too hungry or eat too much. Limit eating stir-fried, fried, grilled foods, salty foods, do not eat too much sourness, do not drink too much cold or too much heat, do not drink activated drugs of unknown ingredients and origins.
When children have symptoms of prolonged abdominal pain, they need to be examined early, diagnosed and treated promptly.
