Twins Truc Nhi and Dieu Nhi were allowed to return home while waiting for the next surgery.
On the morning of July 10, Truc Nhi and Dieu Nhi were discharged after 84 days of separation surgery, the two children need to pass at least 4 next major surgeries.
On the morning of October 7, the City Children’s Hospital (HCMC) held a discharge ceremony for Hoang Truc Nhi and Hoang Dieu Nhi (16 months old) after 84 days of postoperative treatment.
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On the morning of October 7, the City Children’s Hospital (HCMC) held a discharge ceremony for Hoang Truc Nhi and Hoang Dieu Nhi (16 months old) after 84 days of postoperative treatment. |
Truc Nhi – Dieu Nhi are twins who were conjoined in the abdomen and pelvis with a rare position in world medical literature. The abnormal body shape caused the two babies to face many difficulties and inconveniences in the first year of life. When the two babies were 15 months old, the City Children’s Hospital came to a “bold but humane decision” to find a normal shape for the two babies.
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Truc Nhi – Dieu Nhi are twins who were conjoined in the abdomen and pelvis with a rare position in world medical literature. The abnormal body shape caused the two babies to face many difficulties and inconveniences in the first year of life. When the two babies were 15 months old, the City Children’s Hospital came to a “bold but humane decision” to find a normal shape for the two babies. |
Truc Nhi and Dieu Nhi were able to return home after more than 400 days of hospital care.
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Truc Nhi and Dieu Nhi were able to return home after more than 400 days of hospital care. |
After the separation surgery, Truc Nhi and Dieu Nhi recovered well. The hospital decided to let the two children return home to rest for a month to wait for the next surgery. Currently, Song Nhi can sit, stand and crawl on her own. It is expected that, after about 9-10 months, the two babies can stand on their own, their legs are straight, don’t need a handrail, and start learning to walk.
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After the separation surgery, Truc Nhi and Dieu Nhi recovered well. The hospital decided to let the two children return home to rest for a month to wait for the next surgery. Currently, Song Nhi can sit, stand and crawl on her own. It is expected that, after about 9-10 months, the two babies can stand on their own, their legs are straight, don’t need a handrail, and start learning to walk. |
Director of Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health Nguyen Tan Binh expressed his joy and pride before the moment when Nhi was discharged from the hospital. Mr. Binh assessed the successful operation as a great pride for the medical industry in Ho Chi Minh City in particular and the country in general. The Department of Health of Ho Chi Minh City has awarded prizes to individuals who have contributed in the surgery to separate Song Nhi.
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Director of Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health Nguyen Tan Binh expressed his joy and pride before the moment when Nhi was discharged from the hospital. Mr. Binh assessed the successful operation as a great pride for the medical industry in Ho Chi Minh City in particular and the country in general. The Department of Health of Ho Chi Minh City has awarded prizes to individuals who have contributed in the surgery to separate Song Nhi. |
The representative of the Vietnam Records Organization recognized the City Children’s Hospital as having achieved the record of “The most complicated major surgery with the most participating medical team in Vietnam to perform abdominal and pelvic adhesion surgery for twins. “. Dr. Nguyen Phung Phong, World Record holder for Super Memory, Standing Deputy Director of Vietnam Record Institute awarded the certificate to the representative of City Children’s Hospital. Photo: Duy Hieu.
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The representative of the Vietnam Records Organization recognized the City Children’s Hospital as having achieved the record of “The most complicated major surgery with the most participating medical team in Vietnam to perform abdominal and pelvic adhesion surgery for twins. “. Dr. Nguyen Phung Phong, World Record holder for Super Memory, Standing Deputy Director of Vietnam Record Institute awarded the certificate to the representative of City Children’s Hospital. Photo: Duy Hieu. |
Truc Nhi and Dieu Nhi were resilient with nearly 100 doctors and nurses in the operating room. The two babies in turn had skin incision, muscle fascia, digestive organ separation, urogenital reconstruction, pelvis, skin pulling, and cast. From the evening of July 15, after major surgery, the two children began their journey of resuscitation, symptomatic intervention and post-operative complications.
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Truc Nhi and Dieu Nhi were resilient with nearly 100 doctors and nurses in the operating room. The two babies in turn had skin incision, muscle fascia, digestive organ separation, urogenital reconstruction, pelvis, skin pulling, and cast. From the evening of July 15, after major surgery, the two children began their journey of resuscitation, symptomatic intervention and post-operative complications. |
Dr. Truong Quang Dinh said that although the journey ahead is still difficult, the hospital will accompany Song Nhi until she is 18 years old.
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Dr. Truong Quang Dinh said that although the journey ahead is still difficult, the hospital will accompany Song Nhi until she is 18 years old. |
It is expected that after a month of rest, Nhi will undergo at least 4 surgery to perfect her body.
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It is expected that after a month of rest, Nhi will undergo at least 4 surgeries to perfect her body. |