Al-Yaum - Dammam
In a medical achievement reflecting the expertise of specialized medical professionals and the advanced capabilities at Mouwasat Hospital Dammam, Dr. Ihab Zureiqat, Consultant Gastroenterologist and Endoscopist, successfully treated a 12-year-old girl after she swallowed a pin that became lodged in the third part of the duodenum, one of the most anatomically difficult areas to reach and manage through gastrointestinal endoscopy.
Medical examinations and assessments showed that the pin had become lodged transversely inside the intestine and had penetrated the folds of the duodenum. Its distant location and the way it was embedded within the intestinal folds made its removal highly precise and complex, requiring specialized therapeutic intervention using advanced gastrointestinal endoscopy techniques.
By the grace of God, followed by the specialized medical expertise of Dr. Ihab Zureiqat and the supporting medical team, a precise therapeutic endoscopic procedure was performed, successfully removing the pin without the need for any surgical intervention, while preserving the surrounding tissues and with no complications recorded during or after the procedure.
The girl was discharged from the hospital in stable condition after confirming her full recovery and the success of the therapeutic procedure, reflecting the advanced level of medical care provided by the hospital and its ability to manage rare and complex cases according to the latest medical practices.
This case demonstrates the advanced level of medical excellence and expertise in therapeutic gastrointestinal endoscopy. It also reflects Mouwasat Hospital Dammam’s commitment to utilizing the latest medical technologies and providing specialized professionals capable of managing highly complex medical cases, ensuring safe and high-quality healthcare in accordance with the best international standards.
This is also aligned with Mouwasat Medical Services Company’s vision of attracting specialized medical expertise and relying on the latest technologies, equipment, and highly specialized medical subspecialties.