Collaboration of specialists to rescue a newborn with meconium ileus immediately after birth at Hai Phong International Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital

Meconium ileus is a common condition in newborns. Thick meconium accumulates gradually from the fetal period, causing intestinal obstruction, leading to complications such as perforation, peritonitis, intestinal dilation or atrophy, abdominal distension,…

Recently, Hai Phong International Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital successfully collaborated with specialists to rescue a newborn case with meconium ileus.

The mother, N.T. T.A from Hai Hau, Nam Dinh, chose Hai Phong International Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital to accompany her during the delivery of her second baby. It is known that throughout the pregnancy management process, the health of mother A and the fetus were stable. On the day of labor, under the dedication and professionalism of the Obstetrics – CSSS team, mother A safely delivered a little angel through normal delivery. After birth, the baby cried immediately, and health indicators were normal. However, by that evening, the baby unexpectedly vomited green fluid. Combined with the infant’s condition of not passing stool since birth, the pediatrician examined and ordered an X-ray, discovering signs of neonatal intestinal obstruction. The Obstetrics department quickly transferred the infant to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit for monitoring. The hospital also immediatelyThe child’s indicators are stable.

Post-surgery, the child continues to be monitored and treated at the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. After 9 days of treatment, the child’s health and indicators have shown positive changes, and the child has been transferred to the Pediatric Surgery Department. Currently, the child’s health has stabilized, and both mother and child have been discharged in the joy of the child’s family and the entire delivery, surgery, anesthesia, and resuscitation team.

 

The complete success of this case marks a new milestone in the development of surgical expertise in particular and pediatric expertise at Hai Phong International Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital in general. It is hoped that with daily training, development, and enhancement of professional skills, along with heartfelt service and care, Hai Phong International Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital will always be a trusted destination for the community in the journey of protecting and caring for the health of mothers and children.
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