Woman Suffers from Neurofibromatosis for Years, Chiayi Christian Hospital Team Performs Multi-Disciplinary Surgery to Relieve Pain
A 41-year-old woman, who suffered from neurofibromatosis for many years, recently experienced unbearable pain due to the condition. A medical team from Chiayi Christian Hospital successfully removed the tumor compressing her nerves through a 12-hour, multi-disciplinary, high-difficulty surgery, allowing her to regain a pain-free life. She specially returned to the hospital today to thank the team.
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(Central News Agency reporter Huang Kuo-fang, Chiayi City, 12th) A 41-year-old woman, Ms. Yu, suffered from neurofibromatosis for many years. Recently, the lesion caused unbearable pain. After a 12-hour, multi-disciplinary, high-difficulty surgery by the Chiayi Christian Hospital medical team, the tumor compressing her nerves was successfully removed, allowing her to regain a pain-free life. She specially returned to the hospital today to thank the team.
Chiayi Christian Hospital today issued a press release stating that Ms. Yu had suffered from neurofibromatosis on her back for 20 years. Recently, the lower back pain and discomfort caused by tumor compression could not be alleviated even with painkillers. The persistent chronic pain not only affected her physical function but also significantly reduced her quality of life.
Chiayi Christian Hospital stated that after detailed examination and imaging evaluation, Dr. Chen Yu-hao, Director of Neurosurgery, led the integration of three specialized teams—neurosurgery, thoracic surgery, and orthopedics—to formulate a surgical plan. They performed "thoracoscopic-assisted posterior mediastinal tumor resection," "thoracic decompression and tumor resection," and "spinal pedicle screw internal fixation surgery" to comprehensively remove the lesion and maintain spinal stability.
Dr. Chen Yu-hao said that the surgery lasted 12 hours and was successfully completed. After hospitalization and rehabilitation, Ms. Yu's long-standing lower back pain and discomfort significantly improved. He expressed his relief and joy upon seeing Ms. Yu happily return to the hospital today to share her experience.
Dr. Chen Yu-hao stated that in addition to necessary surgery and medication, long-term follow-up and lifestyle management are equally important for neurofibromatosis patients. If a previously stable tumor shows persistent and severe pain, rapid growth, hardening, tingling sensations, limb weakness, or loss of balance, it may indicate a malignant warning sign, and high vigilance is required.
Dr. Chen Yu-hao advised patients to undergo regular imaging examinations annually and maintain a regular lifestyle, avoiding staying up late, smoking, and alcohol, to reduce the risk of tumor growth and vascular lesions. (Editor: Li Hsi-chang) 1150512
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(Central News Agency reporter Huang Kuo-fang, Chiayi City, 12th) A 41-year-old woman, Ms. Yu, suffered from neurofibromatosis for many years. Recently, the lesion caused unbearable pain. After a 12-hour, multi-disciplinary, high-difficulty surgery by the Chiayi Christian Hospital medical team, the tumor compressing her nerves was successfully removed, allowing her to regain a pain-free life. She specially returned to the hospital today to thank the team.
Chiayi Christian Hospital today issued a press release stating that Ms. Yu had suffered from neurofibromatosis on her back for 20 years. Recently, the lower back pain and discomfort caused by tumor compression could not be alleviated even with painkillers. The persistent chronic pain not only affected her physical function but also significantly reduced her quality of life.
Chiayi Christian Hospital stated that after detailed examination and imaging evaluation, Dr. Chen Yu-hao, Director of Neurosurgery, led the integration of three specialized teams—neurosurgery, thoracic surgery, and orthopedics—to formulate a surgical plan. They performed "thoracoscopic-assisted posterior mediastinal tumor resection," "thoracic decompression and tumor resection," and "spinal pedicle screw internal fixation surgery" to comprehensively remove the lesion and maintain spinal stability.
Dr. Chen Yu-hao said that the surgery lasted 12 hours and was successfully completed. After hospitalization and rehabilitation, Ms. Yu's long-standing lower back pain and discomfort significantly improved. He expressed his relief and joy upon seeing Ms. Yu happily return to the hospital today to share her experience.
Dr. Chen Yu-hao stated that in addition to necessary surgery and medication, long-term follow-up and lifestyle management are equally important for neurofibromatosis patients. If a previously stable tumor shows persistent and severe pain, rapid growth, hardening, tingling sensations, limb weakness, or loss of balance, it may indicate a malignant warning sign, and high vigilance is required.
Dr. Chen Yu-hao advised patients to undergo regular imaging examinations annually and maintain a regular lifestyle, avoiding staying up late, smoking, and alcohol, to reduce the risk of tumor growth and vascular lesions. (Editor: Li Hsi-chang) 1150512
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