Vietnam: Marrow transplant wraps

After 9 hours of surgery, the first bone marrow transplant in the North at the National Hospital of Pediatrics ended well.

The doctor takes care of Dang Gia Hung's grandson before the operation. ( Photo: Quy) On the morning of August 10, marrow transplant for patient Dang Gia Hung was performed by the Central Children Hospital and Royal Hospital of Melbourne. At 11 noon, taking the marrow from the donor is Dang Thu Thao - Dang Gia Hung's sister - just finished, because each time criticized 1-2 ml. The total number of marrow is removed 350ml marrow. The marrow is sterile and then transmitted.

At 16:00, the marrow infusion for Hung was completed, however, only 130ml of marrow was transferred. During the infusion, he has fever and discomfort, which is a mild shock. 17 o'clock, both the giver and receiver were awake.

After transplantation, Associate Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Liem, Director of Children's Hospital said that after 1 day, Thao could start walking again. But after 2 weeks it is possible to return to normal and can return to school.

As for Mr. Hung, in order to avoid infection, the hospital sent a team of doctors and nurses to take care of them. The doctor in and out of the postoperative room is equipped with a radio to keep in touch.

After 2 weeks of transplantation, marrow begins to produce red blood cells, new transplant is considered successful.

At that time, he can leave the special care room, can return to normal one month. Hung will only have to take anti-rejection medication for 9 months. The cost of medicine is completely free.

Le Ha