A medical team at Egypt's Faqous Central Hospital, affiliated with the Eastern Province Health Department, has successfully installed a gastric feeding tube for a 70-year-old patient without surgery. This marks the second time the hospital has achieved this feat, considered a significant medical accomplishment. The patient, who suffers from severe difficulty swallowing, was treated using advanced endoscopy technology.
According to Dr. Ahmed Al-Shawadfi, director of Faqous Central Hospital, the patient had a complex medical history, including nerve disorders and chronic heart muscle weakness. This made traditional surgical intervention high-risk. The hospital's medical team, led by Dr. Al-Shawadfi, used advanced endoscopy technology to perform the procedure safely and successfully.
The medical team, which included Dr. Omar Akila, a specialist in digestive system endoscopy, Dr. Abd al-Sattar Abd al-Ghany, also a specialist in digestive system endoscopy, and Dr. Khaled Abbas, an anesthesiologist, performed the procedure. The team was assisted by nurse Laila Mahmoud. This achievement demonstrates the hospital's growing capabilities in handling critical and complex cases.
Dr. Al-Shawadfi emphasized that this success reflects the significant progress made by the hospital's endoscopy unit and its ability to handle high-risk cases. He expressed gratitude to the medical and nursing teams for their high competence. The hospital is committed to providing advanced and safe medical services, reducing the need to transfer patients to other hospitals.
The hospital's achievement is part of a broader effort to improve healthcare services in Egypt. Under the guidance of Dr. Khalid Abdel Ghaffar, the Minister of Health and Population, and Dr. Ahmed Al-Baili, the Deputy Minister of Health for the Eastern Province, the hospital is working to enhance its services and capabilities.
In October, the hospital reported 1,634 remote diagnosis cases and 20,000 outpatient visits. The hospital's endoscopy unit has been equipped with advanced technology, enabling it to handle complex cases. The successful installation of the feeding tube without surgery is a testament to the hospital's commitment to providing high-quality medical care.
The hospital's achievement is a significant milestone in its efforts to improve patient care. The medical team's success in performing the procedure without surgery has opened up new possibilities for patients who require feeding tubes. The hospital will continue to work towards providing advanced medical services, reducing risks and improving patient outcomes.
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- The hospital's medical team successfully installed a gastric feeding tube for a 70-year-old patient without surgery, using advanced endoscopy technology.
