Chapter 499 362: Joint Consultation by 5 Major Departments
In an instant, both parents were stunned by Qin Feng's words.
The mother's legs gave way, and she collapsed to the ground, completely losing her senses.
They only have this one child, if something were to happen to him, it would be a calamity for the family.
"Qin... Director Qin, how long does my son...have?"
The man's hand couldn't help but tremble, his voice broken and stammering.
In such circumstances, he could only try to think clearly. If he panicked, who would save the child?
"Theoretically, we will do our best to successfully complete the surgery, ensuring post-operative quality of life, but there is still a high risk with this surgery.
We need to perform an ascending aorta and aortic arch replacement surgery, replacing all the damaged major vessels in the patient with artificial ones."
Qin Feng nodded, "If other vascular issues continue to occur later, we will consider them again. Right now, the most critical thing is to save his life."
He didn't give a definitive answer. Considering the situation with Marfan syndrome, Sun Peng might be facing a complete major vascular replacement, not just cardiovascular.
The difficulty of such a surgery is unparalleled!
Even in Peking Union Medical College Hospital or other top-tier hospitals, no one dares to guarantee anything, as it is an incurable condition.
According to Qin Feng's understanding, there are probably only twenty to thirty surgeons in the country capable of performing a full vascular replacement surgery for Marfan syndrome.
Even Qin Feng himself doesn't have complete confidence in doing it perfectly.
Because the number of large blood vessels that need replacement is too many, including the thoracoabdominal aorta branches, intercostal arteries, bilateral renal arteries, superior and inferior mesenteric arteries...and so on.
Any slight error in any link could be fatal to the patient!
"Doctor, please, you must save my child~
He is our only son. If he is gone, how would we continue to live?"
At this moment, the woman burst into tears, falling to her knees, clutching desperately at the sleeve of his white coat, pleading incessantly.
Seeing such a scene, Qin Feng couldn't help but sigh deeply in his heart and helped the woman up.
He wanted very much to say to the couple in front of him, 'No problem, rest assured.'
But reality is indeed cruel. Some diseases are beyond human power to contend with, especially numerous rare diseases, which can only be maintained by medication, and Marfan syndrome doesn't even have medication, only waiting for death.
"Dr. Liu, please take good care of them and go check on the child."
Qin Feng looked at Liu Chang beside him,
"I'll go find a few directors from the cardiac surgery department to confirm the surgical plan and arrange for the surgery to be signed and scheduled as soon as possible."
"I understand, Director Qin."
Liu Chang nodded and then took the couple to the rest area.
Qin Feng returned to the office and contacted the two deputy directors of cardiac surgery, Gao Quan and Liu Guofeng. Such major surgery requires cardiac surgery to perform.
Although now the patient's physiological indicators have gradually stabilized, an aortic aneurysm or dissection aneurysm could rupture at any time before surgery.
Including intraoperative embolism caused by the detachment of thrombus leading to severe embolism and obstruction, postoperative lung infections, and renal function impairment, these are all life-threatening.
Soon, Sun Peng's examination report came out.
Genetic testing confirmed that he indeed had Marfan syndrome!
The two directors of cardiac surgery were equally shocked upon receiving the news.
Now the difficulty level is rising sharply.
Ascending aorta surgery + full aortic arch replacement surgery.
With such a level of difficulty, there may not even be 5 surgeons in the country who can perform it!
"Let's ask Director Shen."
Liu Guofeng looked at the examination report in front of him, frowning.
Shen Biao, currently the senior director of cardiac surgery at Peking Union Medical College Hospital, the deputy dean of the Cardiac Surgery Research Institute at Peking Union Medical College Hospital, the vice-chairman of the National Cardiac Surgery Association, and a top domestic expert in cardiac surgery, also a specially appointed professor in several first-class medical schools for cardiac surgery.
He is also the backbone of the cardiac surgery department at Peking Union Medical College Hospital now!
"I think it's possible, but Director Shen is still giving lectures at Guangchuan Medical University, and it will take at least two days for him to return."
Gao Quan nodded but with some difficulty,
"Maybe, we can give him a call first?
This surgery can't be delayed, if a dissection ruptures, it will really be too late."
"Director Gao, please call Director Shen and see if he can return as soon as possible."
Qin Feng also agreed with their opinion.
This surgery is very difficult, and the most crucial thing is that Marfan syndrome has too many uncertainties.
Right now, it really needs a top expert to ensure the smooth completion of this surgery.
At 10 a.m., they finally contacted Director Shen Biao, who was far away in Guangchuan.
Upon learning that the patient had Marfan syndrome, Shen Biao's eyes also lit up, and there was a bit of anticipation even in his seriousness.
He immediately requested all the data to be sent over for a careful review.
It should be understood that for a top specialist with profound skills, ordinary patients no longer satisfy the desire for breakthroughs.
Encountering more challenging and rare cases is also very difficult, not that doctors pick patients, but more hoping to continually enhance the technology and experience in a specialized field.
That's why many patients hope for treatment from top experts, yet those experts actually do not want to deal with ordinary cases.
Small cases to small doctors, big cases to big doctors, incurable diseases to top experts, this actually ensures the healthy development of medicine.
"This way, after 4 p.m., I have no classes. We shall have an on-site consultation.
Old Gao, schedule a meeting with Director Ye from anesthesiology, Director Peng from neurology, Director Ma from neurosurgery, and Director Zheng from the vascular surgery center. Brief them on the situation and invite them for the consultation."
After glancing over the materials briefly, Shen Biao immediately decided on a consultation,
"Transfer the patient to the CCU right away, there must be 24-hour monitoring to ensure physiological stability. Once the surgical plan is confirmed, I'll return immediately!"
"Alright, Director Shen, I will arrange it right away."
"Oh right, wait a moment."
Just as Gao Quan finished speaking, Shen Biao seemed to remember something,
"Director Liu, discuss with the family about including the patient as our special medical patient, submit a report to the hospital, and I will cover all the costs. Our Peking Union Medical College Hospital will take full responsibility for the patient's subsequent treatment plans."
"Understood, Director Shen, I will contact the medical office to submit the report later."
Liu Guofeng nodded in agreement.
This type of patient can be said to be rare among the rare and is also quite valuable for medical and disease research!
"Is Director Qin here?"
"Director Shen, I'm here."
Upon hearing his name over the phone, Qin Feng responded.
"Director Qin, I heard you are well-versed in cardiology, would you be available to join in the afternoon? Haha~"
Director Shen asked with a smile.
"Sure, I'll be there."
Qin Feng immediately agreed.
A five-department joint consultation by directors at the country's leading Peking Union Medical College Hospital, such a luxurious lineup would make anyone gasp.
What kind of disease is this?
If Sun Peng knew he would be facing such a consultation, he wouldn't know whether to cry or laugh...
Ring ring ring~
After Gao Quan and Liu Guofeng left, Qin Feng's phone rang.
"Qin Feng, are you in the department?"
"I am, what's up, Dean Yuan?"
"Good, are you free now? Come to my office."
"Alright, I'm coming over right away."
After hanging up, Qin Feng was confused.
What's going on?
Lately, I haven't caused any trouble with the emergency department~~~