This morning, June 27, the National Burn Institute performed a second surgery, completely removing a nearly 4 kg tumor from the arm of Mong Van Hung (an ethnic Tay from Pa Goải village, Phuong Tien commune, Dinh Hoa district, Thai Nguyen). He has suffered from this illness for the past ten years.
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| Surgeons in the second surgery |
After nearly an hour and a half, the surgical team successfully removed the tumor from the front of Hung’s left forearm. Although this tumor weighed only 0.5 kg—smaller than the 3.5 kg tumor removed from the back of the forearm three weeks ago—it had grown large enough to compress the bones, dividing it into three large lobes.
The second surgery was considered quite complex due to the proximity to many blood vessels, nerves, and muscle tissue. The ulnar artery was obstructed by the tumor, leaving only the radial artery to supply blood to the hand. During the surgery, if the radial artery was severed, it would mean the entire hand would have to be amputated.
The surgical team for the second operation included Associate Professor Dr. Le Nam, Director of the National Burn Institute; Professor Dang Tat Hung, Head of the Plastic Surgery Department; Dr. Vu Quang Vinh; Dr. Tran Van Anh; and the surgeons who successfully performed the first surgery.
Associate Professor Dr. Le Nam reported that the tumor had grown from the back to the front of the forearm, encircling the left forearm. Due to its excessive growth, it distorted the ulna and radius of the left forearm. After removing the three large lobes of fatty tumor, the surgeons excised the stretched skin and proceeded to stitch up the incision.
After the surgery, Hung gradually regained consciousness. Mong Van Ven, Hung’s father, shared that since he was two months old, the tumor was only the size of a peanut, but it gradually grew larger, making it very difficult for Hung to walk and move his forearm and hand. The family had taken him to various hospitals but had not found a suitable treatment. Before the tumor was removed, he weighed 24 kg.
According to the doctors, the two surgical procedures to remove the tumor ensured the preservation of motor function and aesthetics for the patient. Next, Hung will be guided in rehabilitation exercises to recover the functions of his left forearm and hand. Within seven to ten days, he should be able to move his hand well, and his forearm will be able to rotate.
The National Burn Institute provides surgery and treatment for Hung free of charge.
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