Although Lin Lei's first heart repair surgery was a complete success, it does not mean that everything is fine. In fact, this is just the beginning. In the next week, Director Tong and other experts, as well as Wu Hao, Lin Wei, and my husband
This is the most stressful week for the mother-in-law and other family members.
Because no one knows whether these printed heart organ tissues can survive transplantation into Lin Lei's heart for heart repair, and thereby restore and improve the patient's heart function.
Therefore, Lin Lei's heart needs to be examined every day using four-dimensional color ultrasound. In addition, MRI must be used every two days to conduct a comprehensive scan of Lin Lei's heart and generate a 3D digital model.
.The computer system is used to compare the difference between the before and after digital models to determine the changes in the heart and the degree of recovery of the heart.
As a family member and an expert in related aspects of this technology, Wu Hao participated in the entire testing and consultation process. Originally, he was not willing to get involved because he was not a real expert at most.
He knew a little bit about it. But at the request of his father-in-law and his mother-in-law, and with the encouragement of Lin Wei, he had no choice but to participate.
For them, having Wu Hao participate is much better than passively waiting for the results.
"Mr. Wu, the results of the second MRI examination have come out. The dean has asked you to come over for consultation." A nurse walked into the ward and said to Wu Hao.
"Okay, I understand." Wu Hao nodded to express his understanding, then stood up and said to several people in the ward: "Then I'll go take a look first."
"Okay!" The father-in-law and mother-in-law nodded quickly when they saw this.
Under the watch of several people, Wu Hao followed the nurse out and then came to the small conference room where the consultation clinic was located.
When he came in, there were already many people sitting in the conference room. Seeing him coming, Dean Liao and others greeted him one after another. After he was done, Dean Liao looked at the people present and said to everyone
: "Okay, it's almost here, let's get started. Now the results of the second MRI examination for patient Lin Lei have come out. Now we will conduct a joint consultation based on the results."
The lights in the conference room dimmed and the big screen lit up, which displayed a 3D digital heart image that was slowly rotating. Dean Liao just looked at the big screen and preached to everyone: "This is what we did for patient Lin Lei this morning.
A 3D digital model was generated from cardiac MRI data.”
As he spoke, Dean Liao illuminated the heart model on the big screen with a green laser pointer, and then introduced to everyone: "Everyone, please see, here, here are the two pieces of myocardial tissue we implanted.
heart valves.
Our comparison with the results of the first MRI data shows that after several days of recovery, the wound of the implanted artificial myocardial tissue on the surface of the patient's heart has begun to heal. The artificial tissue has good activity and still maintains very good elasticity.
, the recovery of heart valve implantation and suturing wounds is also very ideal.
Through the continuous electrocardiogram testing we have conducted on the patient in the past few days, the patient's electrocardiogram data are also slowly changing.
Please see, the T wave, QT interval, and QRS wave complex of the patient's electrocardiogram have all shown obvious changes for the better. This proves that for the first time, we have used bio-3D printing organ tissue heart repair technology to transplant the patient's heart.
The revision surgery was a complete success!”
Bang bang bang bang...
After hearing Dean Liao's announcement, everyone present applauded and seemed very excited. It was a blessing for them to be able to participate in such an influential operation, and it will also be a blessing for them.
He left a mark on his career and resume.
When Wu Hao saw this, he also smiled and clapped. The reason why he was happy was the same. On the one hand, of course, it was because this technology solved his brother-in-law's heart problem, which was also a favor for Lin Wei and his father-in-law and mother-in-law.
To be honest, he has been under a lot of pressure these days. If this technology fails, how will he face Lin Wei and his father-in-law and mother-in-law? Although they will not blame him, he will always
I feel so sorry.
On the other hand, of course, the success of this technology means that it can be used in the repair and treatment of organs such as the heart. This means that this technology will play a very important role in the field of surgery in the future.
Dean Liao smiled and pressed his hands and continued: "Of course, everyone should not take it lightly. At present, we have only seen some glimmers of hope, and it is still early to achieve real success.
I also hope that everyone will continue to work hard, come on, and let us all realize this miracle of human medical technology together."
After some encouragement, Dean Liao said to Director Tong: "Now, it's up to Director Tong to introduce the next stage of treatment plan to everyone."
Director Tong nodded, and then said to everyone: "Okay, then I will make arrangements for the next stage of treatment based on the current patient's condition.
First of all, we still need to closely observe the subsequent recovery of this operation and ensure that the artificial tissue implanted repair part in the patient's body is completely healed and recovered before we can proceed to the next stage of treatment.
Judging from the patient's post-operative recovery, if the patient does not feel any physical discomfort in a few days, he can be transferred to the general ward after we complete the next consultation."
After speaking, Director Tong glanced at Wu Hao. Obviously this question has always been of concern to the father-in-law and mother-in-law, and now he finally gave the answer.
Wu Hao nodded when he heard this, expressing his understanding.
Director Tong continued: "We believe that the second stage of the repair surgery can be started without haste and let the patient's body recover first before proceeding.
The patient has been in the ICU for almost a month and has some physical and mental problems. If this continues, it will definitely affect his recovery.
Therefore, we decided to postpone the second operation first to allow the patient to relax physically and mentally.
In addition, we also need more time to observe the artificial tissue implanted in the patient's heart and make sure that there will be no problems before proceeding with the operation."
"How long does this recovery process take?" asked one of the experts present.
This needs to be determined based on the patient's physical and mental recovery. It is initially estimated that it will take about a month. Director Tong answered.
After hearing his words, many experts present here couldn't help but discuss with each other. One of the old experts discussed a few words with the expert next to him, then looked at Director Tong and asked: "After such a long time, the patient's heart will not appear.