On December 18, information from Khanh Hoa General Hospital said that doctors had just successfully performed surgery to completely reattach a severed wrist to patient L.Q.H (31 years old, Dien Khanh commune), helping the patient keep his body intact and opening up opportunities for long-term rehabilitation.
Previously, patient L.Q.H was admitted to the hospital with a complete severed left wrist; his right hand also suffered complicated injuries with two wounds on the third finger about 3cm long, one wound near the severed fourth finger and a broken bridge in the middle of the fourth finger.
The patient was transferred directly to the operating room, the surgical team with experience in the field of micro-uringue of the wound, with BSCKII Le Minh Hoan - Director of the Orthopedic - burns Trauma Center as the main surgeon.
According to the family, the patient's wrist was severed during the fight, the severed left arm was properly stored by the family in a closed bag with ice, helping to preserve tissue and facilitate the reattachment of the limbs.
The surgical team performed a single-phase cosmetic surgery, synthesizing and sewing all damaged analytical structures including blood vessels, nerves, tendons and bones at the same surgery.
This is a difficult technique, requiring high professional qualifications, absolute accuracy and smooth coordination between crew members.
According to Dr. Le Minh Hoan, the biggest challenge of the case was not only the level of complex damage but also the 8-hour surgery.
After more than 10 days of surgery, the patient's condition recovered positively. The patient was able to move all fingers accurately and continued to be instructed in rehabilitation exercises for 3 to 6 months.
According to the doctors, the success of the surgery comes from many key factors such as the severed limb being properly preserved. The team of doctors and nurses with deep expertise, practical experience and close coordination throughout the 8 hours of stress surgery overnight, along with resuscitation and post-operative care are strictly performed.
On average, each year, the Orthopedic Trauma Center - burns, Khanh Hoa General Hospital receive from 5 to 7 cases of complete disorders and dozens of cases of incomplete disorders. Many of these cases have been successfully operated on, helping patients maintain their body integrity and improve their quality of life.
Dr. Le Minh Hoan recommends that when you unfortunately suffer from a severed limb injury, you should quickly store the severed limb in a clean, sealed bag, place it in a cold environment (cold rock) and take the patient to a medical facility with the ability to have micro-surgical procedures as soon as possible, preferably less than 6 hours.
