After a long flight, the family arrived at 11 am, right after receiving it, the doctors of the National Hospital of Pediatrics immediately took the patient to the Internal Medicine Intensive Care Department for special care, prepared the necessary treatment. the best health condition for the child before surgery.
The very next day, on January 16, doctors from the Cardiovascular Center – National Children’s Hospital conducted an urgent consultation, performed detailed tests to determine the location of the narrowed trachea and planned surgery. repertoires. After nearly 5 hours in the operating room, the surgery was successful with the bursting happiness of the family and the doctor’s team.
“In the case of the patient, the narrow trachea is quite complicated, if not operated in time, it will be life-threatening. Fortunately, the surgery went smoothly, the patient’s airway was 3-4 times wider than before surgery.
After the surgery, the child’s condition also improved, the child was mechanically ventilated at the Department of Internal Medicine for 2 days, then the patient was transferred to the Department of Cardiovascular Resuscitation for continued monitoring and careful care. be careful and stay with your parents” – TS.BS Nguyen Ly Thinh Truong shared.
Currently, the baby’s health is stable, can eat and sleep normally, no longer wheezing.
More than 100 cases of heart disease, tracheobronchitis, complicated bronchial disease have been saved
The majority of children who have undergone tracheostomy surgery have a relatively favorable health condition, but still need to be closely monitored, kept for the first 6-9 months after surgery so as not to cause damage to the airways and should return for a follow-up visit. After 3 months, doctors can assess the child’s recovery, as well as guide proper home care measures.
Tracheal lesions and paths are quite complicated, so surgical treatment of the disease requires highly specialized techniques.
If after birth, there is a wheezing sound when awake and even during sleep, especially when breathing in, there will be obvious wheezing due to narrowing of the airways, then parents can think of the risk of the baby tracheal stenosis. Parents should take their children to hospitals with pediatric respiratory specialties for examination, airway endoscopy, accurate diagnosis, and timely treatment plan, to protect a healthy life for their children.