Earlier, at around 6:00 p.m. on August 31, while fishing in the waters 68 nautical miles off Truong Sa Island, fisherman Tran Di, 70 years old, residing in Hoai Huong ward, Hoai Nhon town, Binh Dinh province, unfortunately had his foot caught in the ship's net, resulting in a near-complete severing of his right ankle.

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Officers and soldiers of Truong Sa Island bring the patient from the ship to Truong Sa Medical Center.

Fishing Ship BD 97652 TS then brought Fisherman Tran Di to the Truong Sa Medical Center for emergency treatment at 8:30 a.m. on September 1. The medical team conducted necessary tests, including blood and biochemical tests, X-ray scan, and abdominal ultrasound scan, while also providing fluid and electrolyte balance, antibiotics, pain relief, and nutritional support.

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The medical personnel of Truong Sa Medical Center examine the patient's wound.
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The on-duty team at Truong Sa Medical Center conducts an online consultation with Military Hospital 175.

The medical team diagnosed the near-complete severing of the right ankle due to a labor accident 15 hours prior, with a high risk of progressing infection. The on-duty team held an online consultation with doctors from Military Hospital 175 and continued to monitor the patient's condition, ready to report any abnormalities.

Translated by Chung Anh