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Multiparametric liver elastography is a non-invasive, harmless, and effective method that in some cases allows to avoid puncture biopsies.
The life of a newborn in critical condition was saved at MC Erebouni.
Baby boy was born weighing 2950 grams. The condition of the baby was assessed as extremely serious at birth and was transferred to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Head of the department, Professor Pavel Mazmanyan conducted a number of examinations. Hemolytic disease of the newborn with severe swelling was diagnosed, during which there is accumulation of extra fluid in different organs. In this case, fluid was accumulated in the lungs, abdominal cavity, and there were extensive swelling throughout the body, the child had severe anemia.
Due to severe respiratory insufficiency, newborn was connected to ventilator machine. At the third hour of life a blood transfusion was performed for 5 hours. Two units of blood has changed.
As a result of a complicated surgery, the life of a pregnant woman was saved.
And finally, as a result of a multi-disciplinary discussion, it was decided to have a life-saving surgery immediately. Dr. Tigran Hovhannisyan, head of Maternity and Postpartum Unit, obstetrician gynecologist David Hambardzumyan, anesthesiologist Serob Mikaelyan performed surgery together. The surgery went well, no complications. Termination of pregnancy was performed, the woman's life was saved.
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