Chapter 1300 The arrow is on the string

Chapter 1300 The arrow is on the string

As a person of later generations, Li Xiangnan naturally knew how to use advanced medical equipment and instruments to assist in the surgical treatment of patent foramen ovale.

But now, it’s still 1980!

Even the B-ultrasound machine was imported from Japan after great efforts.

The medical conditions are very general and very effective treatment methods cannot be implemented at all.

For example, interventional closure and minimally invasive surgery through the chest wall that can be performed for congenital heart diseases such as patent foramen ovale are currently not possible!

He could only use the existing conditions to perform traditional open-chest surgery.

It causes great trauma, has narrow indications, and requires extremely high technical skills from the surgeon.

In later generations, interventional occlusion has become the main treatment for patent foramen ovale because of its minimal trauma, quick recovery, and the fact that the patient can even get out of bed 12 hours after the operation.

But now, not to mention the technical requirements of interventional occlusion, there is not even a occluder to occlude the foramen ovale during the operation. How to occlude it?

Useless talk!

Li Xiangnan remembers that in 1981, Donghai Children's Medical Center performed the first atrial septostomy in the country, operating on an 8-day-old child with complete transposition of the great arteries.

This is the first atrial septostomy in the country. It is not only the starting point of interventional treatment of congenital heart disease in my country, but also a symbol of innovative spirit in pediatric medicine.

However, although it is difficult to perform surgery on Feng Chunli now, Li Xiangnan still has the confidence to make her the first child in the country to successfully undergo surgery for patent foramen ovale, a congenital heart disease!

At present, the pediatric department of Nianwei Hospital has not yet been established. This is a major exploration of the future development direction of the hospital.

If this operation is successful, it will lay the foundation for future technological breakthroughs and enhance the reputation of Nianwei Hospital. Then, in the future, establishing a children's hospital under the group will be a matter of course!

Who should be the director of this children's hospital?

Such an impatient thought even appeared in Li Xiangnan's mind!

"Dean!"

At this time Wang Defa shouted, and Li Xiangnan looked down and found that he was still holding the probe of the ultrasonic detector in his hand. He nodded slightly at Kishimoto.

"Teacher Kishimoto, thank you for the training and guidance you gave us this morning! Now that we have found the cause of Chunli's patent foramen ovale, the next step is for us to consult with doctors! I would also like to trouble you to give us some more guidance and see if there is anything that needs to be adjusted after using the B-ultrasound machine?"

"Don't worry, Dean Li. It's my duty! I also hope that this child can get the best treatment as soon as possible!"

After the greetings, Li Xiangnan instructed: "Director Gui, arrange for the nurse to take Xiao Chunli back to the ward. Go to the obstetrics and gynecology office later, and we will discuss the next surgery arrangement!"

"Roger that!"

The people at the scene immediately started moving, some helping to push the beds and some helping to pack up the ultrasound machines.

Li Xiangnan nodded to Wang Defa, Lei Jin and Wang Qi, "Let's go to the office!"

"Okay!" Everyone followed closely.

They were all core members who performed Lin Jianzhou's first heart stent surgery and had successful experience in intracardiac surgery.

After performing surgeries in the hospital for such a long time and having the experience of communicating in other hospitals, they are among the best doctors in the country both in practice and theory.

Xiao Chunli is only four years old. If she needs surgery, the difficulty and challenges she faces cannot be ignored.

Each of them knew what situation they would face next, so when they were called away by Li Xiangnan, they were actually mentally prepared.

"Dean Li, Dean! What's wrong? My baby..."

As soon as Li Xiangnan came out, Feng Sanshun rushed over and grabbed his hand, his eyes were red, and it was obvious that he was not in a calm mood as he had been waiting outside just now.

"Brother Feng! The cause of Chunli's illness has been found. It's the patent foramen ovale!"

"Eggs...which hole is not closed?" Feng Sanshun repeated it several times, but he couldn't clearly pronounce the name of the cause of the disease. To him, the more unfamiliar the term was, the greater the danger it meant. He suddenly panicked and his legs became weak as he pulled Li Xiangnan.

"Dean, what exactly is this disease? My daughter..."

"Brother Feng!"

Seeing that his lips were trembling when he spoke, he could no longer control himself. Li Xiangnan reached out and held his arms, saying softly, "Don't worry! Now that the cause of the disease has been found, we will find a way to solve it! I promise you, Xiao Chunli will be fine!"

"Brother Feng! Give us some time, we need to go for a consultation, you go and accompany Chunli!" Wang Defa advised.

Now that we know the cause of Chunli's illness, the right thing to do is to find a way to perform surgery on her as soon as possible.

Chunli is too young, only four years old. No one can predict what other complications may arise from the failure of the foramen ovale to close. All we can do is race against time!

"Okay, okay! I'll wait for your news. You can ask me to do anything and I'll cooperate with you!" Feng Sanshun said, wiped his tears, and ran away.

Li Xiangnan led a few people into the office, gave them cigarettes, and went to the window to smoke.

After a while, Gui Jing and Ming Zhangju also came in hurriedly.

"Dean, in Chunli's case, is it true that medication can no longer close her foramen ovale?"

Gui Jing knew that time was running out, so without any greetings, he went straight to the point and stated the key point.

Everyone turned their heads to look at Li Xiangnan, whose face appeared and disappeared in the smoke.

Li Xiangnan was also very direct. He shook his head and said, "Medications can only relieve and prevent diseases. Xiao Chunli's condition is very special now. She has been vomiting for a year! The non-closure has caused great trouble to her life. If she doesn't undergo surgery to repair and sew it up, the complications will become more serious with each year she gets older! Because as she gets older, her activity level will increase, her blood oxygen requirements will increase, and her blood circulation requirements will increase! Then the backlash will be more serious, and the consequences will be disastrous!"

Everyone expected what he said.

But if surgery is required, how should it be performed?

Everyone looked at each other and fell silent.

Those sitting here, even Lei Jin, who joined the core team later, have performed countless thrilling operations with everyone, and a tacit understanding between them has long been formed.

Because unknowingly, it seems that only the last possibility can help Chunli return to normal.

Li Xiangnan put out his cigarette.

"I originally wanted to treat her through interventional occlusion as much as possible, but it takes too long to find materials and create an occluder. It also requires various clinical trials before it can be used on such a young patient. Xiao Chunli can't wait!"

Although everyone did not know the specific usage of interventional occlusion, after hearing these simple words, they all agreed with Li Xiangnan's concerns.

"So now," Li Xiangnan took off his coat and rolled up his sleeves, "let's use the most basic open-chest repair method!"

Everyone stood up.

"Director Gui, notify Feng Sanshun and have Chunli perform surgery in half an hour!"

"Yes!"