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Mr. Nguyen Quoc Phong, 48, Diep’s father, said that his daughter was constantly tired, lost weight, was treated at the 103rd Military Hospital in Hanoi for many months due to fibrosis of the whole liver. She was forced to undergo a liver transplant a second time to have hope of life. However, Diep couldn’t wait for major surgery, he didn’t survive.
Diep is the first person in Vietnam to receive a liver transplant. Transplant performed in 2004, who is the biological father.
Diep had congenital atrophy of the bile ducts, surgery to connect the bile to the intestine at the age of 3 years. At the age of 9, Diep had liver cirrhosis and bleeding. After a successful transplant, Diep had to constantly use anti-rejection medications and periodic exams as directed by the doctor.
At that time, to perform the first liver transplant in Vietnam, the doctors of the 103rd Military Medical Academy had to prepare in 5 years. Many experts were sent abroad to learn about liver transplantation, immunology, hematology … Cho Ray Hospital sent 10 doctors to Hanoi to monitor and learn from the experience. Hue Central Hospital and National Children’s Hospital also sent people to observe. Professor Dr. Le The Trung led the first liver transplant surgery team.
Diep grew up going through many “death and death” moments. At the age of 3, he underwent surgery to connect his biliary tract to his intestines. At the age of 9, when his illness worsened, Diep was forced to stop studying and go to Hanoi for treatment. Difficulties mounted when Diep’s parents did not have a steady job, had to haul bricks, plow to pay the money, and take care of their daughter’s hospital fees.
In 2004, when Diep was selected to perform the first liver transplant in Vietnam, his family more or less hesitated, but Phong was determined that even just 1% of the chances would not give up.
After 15 hours of surgery, Professor Trung revived when the operation was unexpectedly successful. “The liver removed from the father and grafted into the child fits and has a very healthy pink color,” said the professor after the surgery.
Two months after the surgery, Diep’s health improved. He gained 2 kg, very good physiological indicators. Diep’s father is discharged from the hospital healthy and can work normally.
In 2018, Diep was supported by the Military Medical Hospital, he agreed to work in the pharmacy to support his life. Their work is light, such as loading medications, weighing medications, sorting medications during work hours, and being prioritized by colleagues to not be on call at night. She took a moderate anti-rejection medication, underwent regular checkups every month, and at the same time reminded herself to preserve and protect the liver her father gave her.
However, a year ago, Diep’s health has greatly weakened. She is often ill. When his stomach was enlarged, he could not eat or drink, he went to a doctor and found that high liver enzymes, cirrhosis. Every day, to ensure health, Diep is indicated for the filtration of plasma, proteins and blood to stabilize the body parameters. Doctors had considered a second liver transplant for Diep, but because his health could not meet the major surgery, they put him on a waiting list for the transplant.
Associate Professor Bui Van Manh, Director of the Poison Control and Emergency Resuscitation Center, Military Hospital 103, said last month: “This is the liver transplant case with the longest results in Vietnam so far. People have lived with the transplanted liver for 16 years, however, the transplanted liver also has a longevity.
Diep is not anymore, but his strong vitality still inspires many people. While waiting for the second liver transplant, Diep remains optimistic to encourage everyone and herself to strive to live, because she does not want to stop at the most beautiful age in life.
Thuy An
