February 17, 2023 | 17:23 (GMT+7)
Truong Sa clinic saves patient with acute appendicitis
PANO - The clinic of Truong Sa townlet, Truong Sa district, Khanh Hoa province performed emergency surgery to ensure safety for fisherman Nguyen Cang, 49 years old, a worker on the fishing boat BTh 97819 TS on February 16.
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Medical staff on Da Lat Island checking the fisherman's health |
Earlier on February 15, while fishing in the waters near Da Lat Island (Ladd Reef), the Truong Sa archipelago, fisherman Nguyen Cang had abdominal pain in right iliac fossa, mild fever, and high blood pressure. He was taken to Da Lat Island for first aid by other fishermen on BTh 97819 TS before being transferred to Truong Sa Island.
On Truong Sa Island, the military medical team consulted with their colleagues from Military Hospital 175 and diagnosed that the patient had acute appendicitis at the 22nd hour and needed appendectomy, abdominal lavage, and drainage. After two hours, the surgery was performed successfully.
Currently, the patient's health is stable, and he continues to stay on the island for further monitoring.
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Military doctors performing the surgery |
Patient Nguyen Cang is a native of Tam Thanh commune, Phu Quy district, Binh Thuan province. He was working on trawler BTh 97819 TS with other three fishermen.
Translated by Chung Anh