Using binoculars to extract two magnets from a baby girl in Mouwasat Al-Dammam
A rare medical case, a one-year-old girl arrived at Al-Mouwasat Hospital in Dammam who had been suffering from a continuous cough for a month. Which confirmed the existence of two magnets, one stuck in the upper part of the esophagus and the other stuck in the windpipe.
The child was admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit, and the medical team consisting of Dr. Ihab Zureikat, consultant of pediatric digestive system, Dr. Therese Bushra, consultant chest diseases and pediatric endoscopy, and children intensive care consultant and their assistants, where a treatment plan was created to takeout the two pieces.
It was decided to takeput the first piece of the trachea as a first stage by the consultant of thoracic diseases and pediatric binoculars, and then the second piece of the esophagus to be extracted by Dr. Ihab Zureikat, carrying out a simple operation to close of the existing fistula without the need for any surgical intervention, and with God’s held the operation was a success.
On the fifth day of the endoscopy, the necessary x-rays were made for the child, which confirmed that the fistula had healed completely.
Thankfully girl had recovered completely, performing the necessary tests, and she was discharged in full health.
This case is considered one of the rare cases, which requires qualified health facilities which is up to date with the latest scientific findings, which goes in line with the vision of Al-Mouwasat Medical Services Company in attracting competencies and subspecialties, through the use of the latest technologies and advanced medical equipment in this field.
