Cut off tumor nodules 4 kg on a ten year old boy

On the morning of June 27, the National Burn Institute conducted a second surgery, completely removing the tumor weighing nearly 4 kg on the arm of Mong Van Hung (Tay, Pa Goai, Phuong Tien and Dinh communes). Hoa, Thai Nguyen). I have had the disease for ten years.

Surgeons for the second time After nearly an hour and a half, the surgeon removed the tumor on the front of his left forearm. Although only 0.5 kg is not as large as a tumor weighing 3.5 kg on the back of the first operated forearm three weeks ago, the tumor on the front is pinched, so it is divided into three large areas.

The second surgery was judged to be quite complicated by touching many blood vessels, nerves, muscles . The artery was clogged by the tumor, only the artery returned to feed the hand. When surgery, if the artery is broken, it means that the entire hand will be removed.

The second kip surgery includes associate professor - Dr. Le Nam, director of the National Burn Institute, Prof. Dang Tat Hung, chairman of plastic surgery department, Dr. Vu Quang Vinh, Dr. Tran Van Anh and the surgeries. The wizard has successfully performed the first surgery.

Associate Professor, Dr. Le Nam said, the tumor developed from the back of the forearm to the front of the forearm, surrounding the left forearm. Due to tumor growth

Chị Hưng before the second surgery

too large, deforming the cylindrical bone; After taking out three large fat globules, the doctors removed the dilated skin and proceeded to stitch the incision.

After surgery, Hung gradually regained consciousness. Mr. Mong Van Van, his father Hung said, from two months of age, his tumor is only with peanut seeds but after getting bigger, he walks and moves his forearms and hands very difficult. The family took her to the hospital for examination but had not found a suitable treatment. Before cutting the tumor, he weighed 24kg.

According to doctors, two rounds of tumor removal surgery ensure the motor function and aesthetic for patients. Next, Mr. Hung will be instructed to exercise, recover the activities of his left arm and hand. In just seven to ten days, he can move his hands well, his forearms can rotate.

National Institute of Burns received free surgery and treatment for Hung.

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