Doctor Reacts To Extreme Medical Conditions
TLDRThis video explores rare medical conditions and surgeries, starting with Shrea's mysterious case of ants appearing in her ear, possibly due to eggs laid by an ant. The Da Silva family's genetic polydactyly is highlighted, where multiple family members have six fingers and toes, offering a unique advantage. Workitu's successful surgery to remove limbs from a parasitic twin is featured, along with Carlos' innovative procedure to regrow his hand after an industrial accident. The story of conjoined twins Atur and Artur, and their separation, concludes the video, showcasing medical marvels and human resilience.
Takeaways
- 🐜 A girl named Shrea from India experienced a medical mystery where ants were found in her ear, with about 1,000 ants removed over 18 months before they suddenly stopped appearing.
- 👂 The cause of the ants entering Shrea's ears remains unknown, despite extensive medical investigations including MRI and CT scans.
- 🎶 The Da Silva family in Brazil has a genetic condition known as polydactyly, resulting in six fingers and six toes on each member, which they consider an asset.
- 👶 A baby boy in the Da Silva family is expected to have six fingers on each hand, showcasing the hereditary nature of their genetic condition.
- 🇪🇹 Workitu, a 17-year-old from Ethiopia, was born with an extra set of limbs due to a parasitic twin that died in the womb, leading to a complex and unprecedented surgery in Ethiopia.
- 🔪 The surgery to remove Workitu's parasitic limbs involved careful navigation of her circulatory system to prevent excessive bleeding and was successful.
- 🤕 Carlos, who suffered a severe hand injury in a plastic factory, underwent a unique procedure where his damaged hand was inserted into his abdomen to promote regrowth of flesh and tendons.
- 🤲 After six weeks, Carlos regained some mobility in his fingers, demonstrating the effectiveness of the innovative surgical technique used in his treatment.
- 🇧🇷 Conjoined twins Atur and Artur from Brazil shared several organs, and their separation required multiple surgeries over five years to prepare enough skin for the procedure.
- 🩺 The separation surgery of Atur and Artur was challenging due to the shared organs, resulting in Artur's death post-operation and Atur's ongoing recovery.
- 🛹 Atur, one of the conjoined twins, now leads a life that is almost normal despite physical disabilities, showcasing the resilience and adaptability of children post-surgery.
Q & A
What medical mystery did 13-year-old Shrea from Northwest India find herself in?
-Shrea experienced a medical mystery where ants were repeatedly appearing in her ear, causing pain and itchiness, and over 1,000 ants were removed from her ear over a period of 18 months.
What was the possible reason for ants entering Shrea's ears?
-The ants may have been attracted to a hygiene issue, allowing them to enter Shrea's ears and lay eggs in some crevice behind a part of her ear.
What is the genetic condition affecting 14 members of the Da Silva family?
-The Da Silva family members have polydactyly, a condition where they have six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot due to a dominant gene.
How did the Da Silva family find an advantage in having six fingers?
-They found that having six fingers can be an asset as it allows them to hold a lot of things at once, although it may complicate finding suitable gloves.
What is the condition that 17-year-old Workitu from Ethiopia was born with?
-Workitu was born with an extra set of arms and legs, which were limbs from a parasitic twin that died in her mother's womb.
What is a parasitic twin and how does it form?
-A parasitic twin is an underdeveloped or non-fully-developed twin that survives off the energy and lifeblood of the single body, often lacking organs and appearing as an abnormality on the body.
What was the first step in the surgical procedure for Workitu's condition?
-The first step was to amputate the rudimentary arms, which were easier to remove, before moving on to the more challenging lower part where the legs were attached.
What was the unique surgical procedure performed on Carlos after his hand was severely injured in an extruder machine?
-Carlos' left hand was surgically inserted inside his abdomen to allow his body to regrow torn flesh and nerve tendons, creating a neovascularization.
What were the challenges faced during the separation surgery of conjoined twins Atur and Artur?
-The challenges included sharing of vital organs like the liver, intestines, bladder, and genitals, and the complexity of separating them without compromising their health.
What was the outcome of the separation surgery for Atur and Artur?
-Atur recovered well and was able to live a near-normal life with a physical disability, while Artur sadly passed away due to a severe inflammatory syndrome.
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Outlines
🐜 Ants in the Ear: A Medical Mystery
In a small agricultural town in Northwest India, 13-year-old Shrea experienced a bizarre medical condition where ants were found in her ear. Initially thought to be a singular incident, the problem persisted, leading to MRI and CT scans to locate potential ant eggs in her ear's soft tissue or bone. Despite extensive medical investigation, no abnormalities were detected. Over eight months, approximately 1,000 ants were removed from Shrea's ear, causing significant discomfort and distress. The ants mysteriously ceased appearing after this period, leaving medical professionals puzzled as to the cause and method of entry of the ants.
👶🏽 Polydactyly in the Da Silva Family: A Genetic Marvel
The Da Silva family, known for their musical and dancing talents, also possesses a genetic trait of polydactyly, with 14 members having six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot. This condition is attributed to a dominant gene that has been passed down through generations. The family's newest member, a baby boy, is expected to inherit this trait, as indicated by an ultrasound showing six fingers. The family finds this condition beneficial, as it allows them to hold more objects at once, although it presents some challenges, such as finding suitable gloves.
🤲🏽 Hand Transplant and Reattachment: Innovative Surgical Techniques
In Bahia, Brazil, a man named Carlos suffered a severe hand injury while operating an extruder machine. The injury was so severe that amputation was initially considered. However, Dr. Brandao devised a unique surgical plan to insert Carlos' hand inside his abdomen to allow for the regrowth of torn flesh and nerve tendons. This procedure, involving creating a space between the skin and muscle in the abdomen, facilitated the reconnection of the hand with live tissues, leading to neovascularization. After six weeks, Carlos regained some mobility in his fingers, although the hand remained joined. This case showcases the potential of innovative surgical techniques in treating severe injuries.
👬 Conjoined Twins: The Complex Journey of Artur and Atur
In Bahia, Brazil, twin brothers Artur and Atur were born conjoined at the waist, a rare occurrence with a one in 200,000 chance. Conjoined twins can be joined in various parts of the body, and in the case of Artur and Atur, they shared a liver, intestines, bladder, and genitals. Surgeons planned to separate them before their first birthday, but the twins were too weak and lacked sufficient skin to cover their wounds. Over five years, they underwent 15 procedures to grow extra skin using silicon expanders. The separation surgery was eventually performed, but Artur suffered from a severe inflammatory syndrome and passed away, while Atur recovered well, leading a life that, despite physical disabilities, is considered normal.
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Keywords
💡Medical Mystery
💡Otoscope
💡Eustachian Tube
💡Polydactyly
💡Dominant Gene
💡Parasitic Twin
💡Amputation
💡Neovascularization
💡Conjoined Twins
💡Silicon Expanders
💡Colostomy Bag
Highlights
A small agricultural town in Northwest India witnessed a medical mystery when 13-year-old Shrea complained of ear pain and ants were found inside her ear.
Shrea's case involved ants appearing in her ear, causing pain and itchiness, with ants moving around audibly.
MRI and CT scans were conducted to search for ant eggs in Shrea's ear, but no abnormalities were detected.
After eight months, the ants suddenly stopped appearing, with approximately 1,000 ants removed from Shrea's ear.
The Da Silva family in Brazil has a genetic trait of polydactyly, with 14 members having six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot.
The Da Silva family's polydactyly is believed to be due to a dominant gene, affecting every member of the family.
The Da Silva family finds having six fingers advantageous, such as being able to hold more items at once.
Workitu, born in Ethiopia, lived with an extra set of arms and legs from a parasitic twin that died in her mother's womb.
Workitu's condition was discovered at age 11 during a school sports class, leading to her feeling like an outlier.
The Cure Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, decided to perform a complex surgery to amputate the limbs of Workitu's parasitic twin.
Surgeons had to navigate through the complex anatomy and blood supply of Workitu's body during the amputation surgery.
Carlos, who worked in a plastic-packaging factory, suffered a severe hand injury when his hand was dragged into an extruder machine.
Dr. Brandao planned to surgically insert Carlos' injured hand inside his abdomen to allow for regrowth of torn flesh and nerve tendons.
Carlos endured six weeks with his hand affixed to his abdomen, leading to the regrowth of skin and vascular links.
Twin brothers Atur and Artur, born in Bahia, Brazil, were conjoined at the waist, sharing several organs.
Conjoined twins Atur and Artur underwent 15 procedures to grow extra skin, preparing for a separation surgery.
During the separation surgery, it was discovered that the twins shared a liver, intestines, bladder, and genitals.
Artur suffered from severe inflammatory syndrome post-surgery and passed away, while Atur recovered well.
Atur, after the separation, has been living a life that is almost normal despite his physical disability.
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