A doctor of Cho Ray Hospital in HCM City gives advice to a woman recovering from jawbone necrosis before she is discharged from hospital. (Photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – The (MoH) has ordered the Hospital
of Odonto-Stomatology and Cho Ray Hospital to set up a professional committee
to clarify the cause of jawbone necrosis in patients with a history of COVID-19 infection.
The
ministry’s Department of Medical Examination and Treatment made the request
following the news that some hospitals in HCM City discovered many patients
with abnormal infections in the skull, jaw and face after contracting COVID-19.
The
department called on the directors of the two hospitals to promptly report on
the situation of patients with onecrosis of the jaw.
A
professional council must be set up to clarify the cause of the disease and the
factors involved. All results must be reported to the department as soon as
possible.
The
department requires hospitals to pay attention to receiving, examining and
treating patients, and have accurate, scientific information, as well as
measures to avoid confusion and instability among patients.
Previously,
a dozen patients suffering from abnormal jawbone necrosis with unknown causes
have been reported at the in HCM City over the past two
months.
The disease
mainly occurs in patients with a history of COVID-19, diabetes and taking
corticosteroids.
At the HCM
City Hospital of Odonto-Stomatology, patients have been hospitalised since
February 16 with the disease, including three patients with necrosis of the upper
jaw that spread to the skull. These patients have been transferred to the Cho Ray
Hospital for further treatment.
So far, 11
cases have been found at the Cho Ray Hospital in the past two months. These
patients have suffered from necrosis of the skull and maxillofacial bone, as
well as inflammation and abnormal sinuses.
The patients
were admitted to the hospital with headaches, nasal congestion, and swelling of
the face and eyes; all had a history of (Delta strain).
Approximately
50% of these patients had diabetes. Two deaths have been recorded so far.
Currently,
there is no evidence to prove that the recent cases of necrosis in the skull,
jaw and face are caused by COVID-19.
The final
results will be publicly announced.
There have
been no recorded cases in Hanoi so far./.
Source: VietnamPlus
