62-year-old Mr. Van suffered from a serious fall down the stairs that resulted in a fracture of his rib cage, pleural effusion, and an increased risk of infection. Despite being treated at Kien Giang Provincial Hospital, his pleural fluid increased significantly and caused compression and partial collapse of his lung. To address this issue, a pleural drain was placed to drain air, fluid, blood, or pleural pus from his chest wall into the pleural cavity. However, after 5 days of treatment, his lungs were still not expanding properly and he was transferred to Tam Anh General Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City for further care.
During his time at Tam Anh General Hospital, Dr. Tran Quoc Hoai from the Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery performed surgery on Mr. Van to treat his broken ribs and hemothorax. The surgery involved making a long incision in the chest to remove adhesions, fluid, and blood clots while rearranging and fixing the displaced broken ribs. After the surgery, Mr. Van experienced no pain and his lungs expanded well with no signs of infection. He was discharged after 5 days of recovery following the successful treatment he received at Tam Anh General Hospital.
Chest injuries like rib fractures are common after accidents and can lead to severe complications if not addressed promptly. It is crucial for patients with chest injuries to seek medical attention immediately upon injury occurrence and closely monitor their symptoms for any abnormalities or worsening conditions to ensure timely intervention that can save their lives in the end.
Mr. Van’s story is just one example of how even seemingly minor injuries can have severe consequences if left untreated or ignored until it’s too late. Chest injuries require immediate medical attention as they can be life-threatening if not treated promptly or properly managed.
In conclusion, chest injuries should be taken seriously as they can lead to severe complications if not handled correctly by medical professionals with experience in treating such cases. Patients should always seek medical attention immediately upon injury occurrence and closely monitor their symptoms for any abnormalities or worsening conditions to ensure timely intervention that can save their lives in the end.
Hospitalization is necessary when a patient suffers from chest injuries because these types of injuries require specialized care that only trained medical professionals can provide effectively.
The fact that Mr. Van’s condition deteriorated despite initial treatment at Kien Giang Provincial Hospital highlights how critical it is for patients with chest injuries to seek further treatment when necessary instead of waiting until it’s too late.
Dr. Tran Quoc Hoai’s successful surgery on Mr
