Chapter 2339: Trusting the Attending Physician
The cup-shaped type is relatively easier to reposition. The most complex one would be the chaotic mass type.
"The condition has persisted for a longer time than usual, possibly not just 48 hours but close to 72 hours," Doctor Yang judged based on his extensive experience in radiographic film reading.
At the time of the ultrasound examination, the intestinal tract had not twisted this much. It could only be said that the child’s condition suddenly progressed rapidly, perhaps reaching a critical turning point, where the child’s own intestine attempted a last-ditch effort to survive, unexpectedly worsening the situation.
See, that’s how it is. Student Wei was internally thrilled, thinking that Student Xie was right to emphasize the urgency, yet things were once again delayed.
Xie Wanying’s judgment at that time was mainly based on the child’s deteriorating mental state, indicating further progression of the illness. However, she believed that Doctor Duan would surely notice this.
Someone from Guodu, a top student, probably had other considerations in mind. Maybe Doctor Duan thought this outcome would occur eventually, regardless of how quickly they acted. Back during the initial examination, only Student Duan Sanbao was palpating, and Student Duan knew the child’s intestinal activity best. In the ultrasound room, it was also Student Duan who suggested the ultrasound doctor to scan the appendix, indicating an anticipation of such issues.
Now, the radiologist said it might not work, fearing it couldn’t be done.
The surgical team was waiting for the child’s attending surgeon to decide, discussing with the radiologist whether to attempt once more or abandon for a surgical approach.
Undoubtedly, for the surgeon who finally decided to have the child undergo air enema repositioning, it would be better not to have done it if they give up now.
The attending surgeon would surely have anticipated the worst possible outcome and should have a response plan ready.
Similarly, the radiologist saying this to the surgeon carries a hint of seeking the other’s opinion.
The radiologist knew their role well. They relied on instruments to observe the human body daily, in contrast to surgeons who directly view the internal anatomy via surgery.
Everyone was now waiting for the attending surgeon’s response.
In the examination room, Student Wei observed that Student Duan once again assumed an ostrich-like demeanor, making him incredibly worried. He regretted coming with this person no matter what.
In the operating room, Xie Wanying suddenly realized that Student Wei is an impatient person clinically.
Her perception of Doctor Duan’s ostrich demeanor was different from Student Wei’s. People need to focus when pondering problems, and she believed Doctor Duan’s ostrich-like behavior was an act of focused meditation, differing only in habitual actions. For instance, Doctor Song likes to hide in a corner, silently without speaking, looking for a quiet place to let his mind work well.
Student Wei, being impatient, couldn’t stand this. There is nothing wrong clinically with being either impatient or patient, but having the two together is like Teacher Tan and Senior Tao having a collision between Mars and Earth.
Should Student Wei be asked to leave? It’s believed that Student Wei wouldn’t do anything untoward; at most, he would glare a bit more.
The crucial point is whether Student Duan would be affected. It seems he wouldn’t be. Student Duan continues to keep his head down, immersed in his academic focus, holding the potential of a boss.
"Dr. Xie, what did you see in the operating room?"
The attending doctor’s voice came from the examination room into the operating room, pulling Xie Wanying back from her own thoughts. Hence, don’t think Doctor Duan and Doctor Song are strange; she, Xie Wanying, is equally a peculiar straightforward person.
At this moment, having just finished a segment of work in his own department and taking a break, Doctor Cheng Yuchen anxiously called his superior.