Irbid: A specialized medical team at King Abdullah University Hospital successfully performed a rare and complex surgical procedure to save the life of a young man suffering from severe, recurrent gastrointestinal bleeding caused by complete obstruction of the portal and splenic veins.
According to Jordan News Agency, leading the medical team, Interventional Radiology Consultant Dr. Mamoun Omari stated that the patient was in critical condition, requiring urgent and precise medical intervention. Dr. Omari detailed the procedure, explaining that the intervention involved a 3 mm catheterization via the jugular vein, a 2 mm catheterization through the spleen, and a 0.5 mm catheterization through the liver. The blocked veins were reopened, stents were placed, and blood flow was redirected from the portal vein to the hepatic vein, effectively reducing venous pressure and stopping the bleeding.
Gastroenterology and Hepatology Consultant Dr. Qusay Tawalbeh noted that the patient had been experiencing persistent bleeding for several weeks, leading to significant blood loss. The condition necessitated his admission to an intensive care unit in Amman, where he was placed on life support for three weeks and received over 20 units of blood to stabilize his condition.
Professor of Interventional Radiology Dr. Muwaffaq Hais, who participated in the procedure, emphasized the complexity of the operation, which required a high level of expertise and advanced medical technology. He underscored that King Abdullah University Hospital has become a leading center for such sophisticated interventions, not only in Jordan but across the Arab region.
The medical team confirmed the procedure’s success, with the patient showing continuous improvement. King Abdullah University Hospital’s Director General, Dr. Hassan Bals, expressed pride in the hospital’s medical advancements, affirming its commitment to providing state-of-the-art healthcare through cutting-edge infrastructure and innovative medical technologies.