On 7/8, Dr. Do Manh Thang, Director of Viet Tiep Friendship Hospital, reported the successful reattachment surgery. The patient remains under close observation for post-operative progress.

The patient was admitted on the evening of 6/8 in a state of hemorrhagic shock with multiple wounds from an apparent slashing attack. His left forearm had been completely severed. Prior to arrival, he received first aid at the scene using a rubber band and cloth.

Surgeons reattach the patient's arm. Photo: Hospital provided

Doctors performed a 10-hour surgery, addressing the patient's shock and pain. The surgical team repaired the crushed and partially missing artery in the forearm, utilizing a reversed saphenous vein graft to reconnect the blood vessels. Post-surgery, the radial and ulnar arteries were successfully reconnected, and capillary refill was observed in the fingers. The patient is currently conscious, breathing on his own, and has stable vital signs.

Reattaching a severed limb is a complex surgical procedure requiring advanced expertise in microsurgery, orthopedic trauma, and coordinated teamwork. The patient's pre-hospital blood loss added to the difficulty, necessitating strict time management to ensure both limb and life were saved. The surgery was rated a 7 out of 10 in terms of difficulty.

Le Tan