Chapter 38 - Recurrent Vomiting in a Girl with an Unknown Cause

Chapter 38: Recurrent Vomiting in a Girl with an Unknown CauseInterventional surgeries are known for their meticulous nature and time-consuming procedures.

Lin Feng, watching the live surgery broadcast, furrowed his brows when he saw the catheter being forcefully inserted, resulting in a blood vessel puncture.

The screen filled with the spreading mist of blood, and chaos erupted in the operating room.

Despite the mistake, Professor Qi showcased his skills by quickly sealing off the vessel since the damage was not severe and the wound was small. Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ N0vᴇlFirᴇ.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of nøvels early and in the highest quality.

However, this error caused a delay of over an hour.

It took nearly three hours for the catheter to finally reach the site of the blood clot. The next step involved inserting the thrombectomy device.

A small amount of contrast agent was injected to confirm its position, followed by the gradual suctioning of thrombus fragments while maintaining negative pressure inside the catheter.

The entire process remained complex and slow.

Hours passed by—4 hours, 5 hours—and some of the observing doctors began to feel bored and left, having other tasks and responsibilities to attend to.

Professor Qi continued repeating the process of extracting the thrombus until a sufficient amount had been cleared. The grueling surgery had already consumed 7 hours and 32 minutes.

However, the relentless efforts paid off, as the enormous blood clot was completely cleared.

As an observer, Lin Feng reflected on the procedure in his mind. “Professor Qi’s skills are indeed impressive,” he thought. “He can be on par with me or slightly inferior.”

Lin Feng acknowledged Professor Qi’s abilities, recognizing that they were comparable to his own or perhaps slightly below.

Despite any initial doubts or competition, Lin Feng now had a newfound respect for Professor Qi’s expertise in interventional surgery.

Upon hearing the doctor’s remarks about an intern named Lin Feng from Soy Sauce University who had performed a remarkable surgery, Professor Qi and Zhu Zhian were taken aback.

The story of Lin Feng’s exceptional skills and life-saving intervention on a critically injured patient struck them with surprise and disbelief.

The doctors continued to praise Lin Feng’s remarkable abilities, emphasizing the gravity of the situation—the head of the emergency department had been stabbed three times in the heart, resulting in extensive bleeding of over 2000 milliliters.

It was only thanks to Dr. Lin’s swift and proficient actions that the head of the emergency department survived.

The words hung in the air, challenging Zhu Zhian’s preconceived notions about Lin Feng’s capabilities as an intern.

The contrast between his arrogance and the praise being showered on Lin Feng was stark. He couldn’t help but feel a pang of envy and a touch of self-doubt.

Professor Qi, known for his expertise and discernment, also couldn’t ignore the acclaim surrounding Lin Feng.

He was taken aback by the unexpected revelation, which forced him to reevaluate his earlier assumptions about Lin Feng’s skills.

The evidence of Lin Feng’s remarkable talent and life-saving capabilities left a lasting impression on both Professor Qi and Zhu Zhian.

At that moment, Zhu Zhian’s arrogance wavered, replaced by a newfound respect for Lin Feng’s abilities.

The encounter served as a humbling reminder that talent could emerge from unexpected places, even from those who were initially dismissed or overlooked.

In the emergency department, Lin Feng returned to his duties, resuming his role as an intern.

He entered the consultation room and switched on the number-calling device, ready to attend to the patients waiting to be seen.

Meanwhile, Professor Qi’s skepticism grew as he questioned the credibility of the hospital’s claims about Lin Feng’s remarkable intervention.

His past experiences with hospitals exaggerating their abilities and resorting to deception had made him wary.

Without any video evidence, he couldn’t fully trust the accounts of the extraordinary surgery performed by Lin Feng.

Feeling disappointed and suspicious, Professor Qi decided to decline the invitation for a meal with the director of City Hospital No. 1.

His impression of the hospital had considerably diminished, and he felt it was better not to indulge in any further engagement with an institution he perceived as potentially deceptive.

The director of City Hospital No. 1 was left confused by Professor Qi’s sudden cancellation.

The reason behind the change of plans was unknown to him, adding to his confusion.

Meanwhile, Lin Feng focused on his responsibilities in the emergency department, attending to the patients in need of medical attention.

Lin Feng attentively listened to the woman’s description of her daughter’s condition, understanding the desperation and frustration she felt after a year of visiting multiple hospitals without finding a diagnosis.

He could see the love and concern in the mother’s eyes as she held her daughter close.

Considering the symptoms of severe vomiting, dizziness, and disorientation, Lin Feng’s mind started racing through the potential underlying causes.

He considered a wide range of possibilities, including oral issues, food allergies, gastroesophageal reflux, gastritis, diabetic ketoacidosis, gastrointestinal abnormalities, encephalitis, and brain tumors, among others.

The list was extensive, and each potential cause required careful consideration.

Lin Feng’s interest was piqued by the complexity and challenges posed by the case.

Unusual and difficult cases often present opportunities for growth and learning in the medical field.

As a doctor, he found himself drawn to such cases, as they not only provided a chance to help the patients but also offered a chance to expand his knowledge and expertise.

With determination in his eyes, Lin Feng assured the woman that he would do his best to find a solution for her daughter’s condition.

He also mentioned that, if needed, he would consult the deputy director from the emergency department to ensure comprehensive care.

The woman, still uncertain but willing to give it a try, agreed to let Lin Feng proceed with the examination.

She trusted the nurse’s words and hoped that this young doctor would be able to provide some answers and relief for her daughter’s suffering.

Lin Feng, with a mix of empathy and determination, urged the woman to provide more details about her daughter’s symptoms, medical history, and any potential triggers or patterns associated with the episodes of severe vomiting.

He was ready to delve into the case and embark on a journey to uncover the underlying cause of the girl’s condition.