Surgery to remove a tumor weighing more than 5 kg on the back of a 95-year-old woman

On June 1, Binh Dinh Hospital (in Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh) announced that it had successfully performed surgery to remove a hypertrophic tumor on the back of a 95-year-old woman.

Mrs. Nguyen Thi R. (in Tuy An District, Phu Yen ) was admitted to the hospital on May 15 with a large, heavy tumor on her back. According to her family, Mrs. R. has lived with a large tumor on her back for many years, causing pain and difficulty in daily life and activities. In particular, the patient cannot lie on her back.

Tumor over 5 kg in the back of a 95 year old woman

BINH DINH HOSPITAL

After examination and necessary tests, the doctors diagnosed the patient with a hypertrophic tumor in the back. The tumor grew rapidly, gradually growing larger on the background of the patient's old age and weak physical condition.

The surgeons of the Department of Surgery consulted with the hospital's experienced anesthesiologists and decided to perform surgery to remove the entire tumor.

Mr. R. after surgery to remove a large tumor from his back.

BINH DINH HOSPITAL

On May 16, after more than 60 minutes of meticulous surgery, doctors successfully removed a tumor measuring 30 cm x 30 cm and weighing 5.1 kg.

Because the patient had a large tumor on his back, during the surgery, the doctors used modern equipment and tools to skillfully remove the tumor, minimizing bleeding.

After nearly half a month of treatment, Mr. R's health has stabilized, he can walk easily, sleep normally, has no pain and has been discharged from the hospital.

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