Reattaching a severed leg for a patient.

Nine hours after his leg was severed in a workplace accident, the patient was promptly taken to the hospital, and his lower leg was successfully reattached.

The patient's toes can now move.

Recently, Military Central Hospital 108 received a female patient who suffered a work-related accident resulting in the complete severance of her lower leg by a lawnmower. The patient received first aid at a local medical facility and was then transferred to Military Central Hospital 108 for reattachment surgery.

Patient VTH (41 years old), from Vi Xuyen, Tuyen Quang (formerly Ha Giang province), had his right lower leg severed by a flying blade from a lawnmower while working in the fields. Fortunately, a fellow worker applied a tourniquet and transported him to Ha Giang General Hospital. After nine hours, the severed leg was preserved in cold storage and transported along with the patient to Military Central Hospital 108.

Although the patient was admitted to the hospital late compared to the requirements for limb reattachment, thanks to the collective efforts of the staff at Military Central Hospital 108, the patient's lower leg was successfully reattached. Currently, one week after the surgery, the patient is healthy and able to move their toes.

Dr. Nguyen Quang Vinh, a physician in the Department of Upper Limb Trauma and Microsurgery at Military Central Hospital 108, shared that the surgical team carefully considered the options before proceeding with the replant because the patient arrived late. Besides the low success rate, the risk of post-replantation toxicity was very high, potentially even life-threatening.

At Military Central Hospital 108, the patient underwent leg reattachment surgery as quickly as possible, and the operation was a complete success.

According to Dr. Vinh, in cases of limb amputation, patients need proper first aid, correct preservation of the limb (preliminary washing, wrapping in a clean towel, sealing in a plastic bag and placing in an ice pack, avoiding direct contact with ice), and prompt transfer to hospitals capable of reattachment.

MANH TRAN

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