She was born with a rare birth defect that threatened her life
A complicated liver operation for a one-week-old baby at Khalifa Medical Center
The baby after the operation and its success.
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Dr. Ravi Jadahat: "The baby underwent a complex surgery that lasted four hours under general anaesthesia."
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A multidisciplinary team of doctors from Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, one of the facilities of the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), succeeded in performing a complex liver operation to save the life of a seven-day-old baby in Abu Dhabi, while members of the medical team confirmed that this operation is one of the most The operations were a challenge, as they required the opinion of a number of specialists inside and outside the country, especially since the girl was born with a rare and life-threatening congenital defect in the blood vessels.
In detail, the consultant interventional radiologist at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Dr. Ravi Jadahat, explained that the ultrasound of the liver that was performed on the infant showed a large congenital arteriovenous malformation, which is an abnormal connection between the arteries and veins of the liver, and this was the possible cause of heart failure, as A normal heart cannot keep up with the increased demand for blood for more than one organ.
It is a fatal problem unless treated immediately, noting that the ultrasound of the heart also showed more complications, represented by a large hole in the heart.
Jadahat said: “When the infant arrived at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, and in accordance with the multidisciplinary approach, doctors and specialists from various specialties, including interventional radiology, pediatrics, gastroenterology, intensive care and anesthesia, and it was decided to perform the high-risk and technically complex surgery, as it was That is the best option.”
He added, “The baby underwent a complex surgery that lasted four hours, under general anesthesia and under X-ray guidance.
We managed to close the hole, which significantly reduced the amount of blood entering the heart, and thus reduced the risk of heart failure.”
He pointed out that during the preparation for the rare and complex surgery, he consulted a number of specialists from a number of countries, such as the United States and Australia, as this matter helped the medical team provide all the resources that help us deal with any potential complications, and develop alternative plans in anticipation of any emergency, This contributed to achieving the best results and returning the child to her home in good health.”
The mother of the infant, Sumaya Abdullah, said: "When my daughter Fatima was born, the doctors told me that her condition literally affects one in a million. Shortly after her birth, the infant developed shortness of breath due to the transfer of blood through the liver directly to the heart, which caused severe heart failure." .
She added, "I cannot say enough words to thank the medical staff at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, they saved my child's life.
(Fatima) is now 11 months old, and we can't wait to celebrate her first birthday next month.
She is a very energetic child who loves to discover, and does all the activities other kids her age do.
I have always had a strong belief that she is in good hands and that she will recover.
For me it is a little warrior.”
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