Ewha Woori Aortic Vascular Hospital, Treats Oldest Patient at 98 Years Old

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Ewha Woori Aortic Vascular Hospital successfully performed surgery on a super-elderly patient nearing 100 years of age for a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm, setting a new hospital record for the oldest patient ever treated.

Mr. Lee, who resides in Yecheon County, Gyeongsangbuk-do, visited Hospital A in Andong City, Gyeongsangbuk-do, on May 18 due to abdominal pain. The diagnosis was "ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm," a critical emergency condition.

A ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm occurs when the aortic wall weakens, bulges like a pouch, and bursts, leading to massive bleeding. Without immediate surgery, the mortality rate reaches 80–90%. In particular, Mr. Lee, born in November 1929 according to official records and 98 years old in actual age, presented an extremely high risk for the surgery itself.

Considering the patient's super-elderly condition and the urgency of the disease, the medical team at Hospital A immediately requested transfer to Ewha Woori Aortic Vascular Hospital, which provides 24/7 aortic treatment services. Shortly after the transfer decision, the patient was swiftly transported by helicopter to Ewha Woori Aortic Vascular Hospital at around 1 a.m. on the following day, the 19th.

Under the leadership of Song Seok-won (Prof.), the "abdominal aortic aneurysm prosthetic vascular replacement surgery" was a precise procedure that quickly blocked the ruptured area of the aneurysm and replaced it with a sturdy artificial blood vessel. Thanks to the seamless collaboration of the dedicated aortic team, including the cardiovascular and thoracic surgery department, the department of anesthesiology and pain medicine, and operating room nurses, the surgery was completed successfully.

Mr. Lee was discharged in good health just one week after the surgery, on May 27, and returned for his first outpatient visit on the 8th, where his full recovery was confirmed.

Song Seok-won, president of Ewha Woori Aortic Vascular Hospital, stated, "This successful surgery on the oldest patient is a meaningful case that once again demonstrates our hospital's rapid response capabilities, which handle about 30% of all aortic surgeries in Korea, and our unique clinical expertise in safely caring for super-elderly patients."

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