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Complex surgery saves premature twin girl
A life-saving surgery was performed on one of the premature twin girls born to a couple after a 10-year wait.
The Pediatric and Neonatal Department at the University Hospital Sharjah (UHS) saved the life of Lian and Lial who were born in the seventh month of pregnancy earlier this month.
Lian was born with lung membranes with a gel-like constituency that led to pulmonary bleeding (in the lungs).
Doctors said the situation required immediate medical intervention through the use of a quick respirator system, one of the latest technologies in the hospital, and drugs to control the working of the lungs till stabilisation.
The Palestinian twins are now in a stable condition and ready to be discharged.
Lial had nutritional problems due to her small weight of only 1.3kg.
The medical team recommended the use of breast milk while extra nutrition was provided through tubes. Both the twins are being breastfed by their mother now.
“Dealing with critical cases requires sophisticated technologies and experience,” said Professor Hakam Yaseen, Head of Pediatric and Neonatal Department. “Lian’s case was more complicated than her sister’s. Opening of ductus arteriosus between the artery lung and the aorta was exacerbating the pulmonary bleeding which could be stopped only after three days of continuous efforts,” said the doctor.
“The little girl was put on the respirator while nutrition was provided through a catheter. The condition of the child is now stable and we intend to discharge her in two weeks,” he added.
Mother of the twins Serine Salem Abdul Wahid, who had conceived after 10 long years, said, “All I can say that the treatment given by the doctors and supervisors has significantly contributed in stabilising the condition of my twins during the past two difficult weeks. “It has helped instil joy and happiness in our house after a long wait of about 10 years. It was a normal but premature birth. Now everything is stable.”
Pulmonary bleeding is one of the main causes of rising death rate among premature babies, with the rate rising to 70-90 per cent worldwide.
asmaalizain@khaleejtimes.com
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