The patient (S, F) is living a new life after she sought help from the vascular surgery clinic in the Specialized Surgical Hospital in Idlib after feeling pain and coldness in the left lower limb that lasted for several weeks, which negatively affected her ability to walk normally with pain in the lower part of the abdomen.

After carefully studying the case by Dr. Wael Habib, a vascular surgery specialist, based on clinical examination and radiological diagnosis, it was found that there was a complete blockage of the iliac artery, in addition to a blockage of the left superficial femoral artery. Medical examinations indicated the presence of a large calcified mass in the pelvis, which prompted consultation with a gynecological surgeon, Dr. Mahmoud Al-Bawab, who suggested removing the uterus and adnexa due to the suspicion of a tumor. The surgery was performed successfully with the participation of doctors: Dr. Hossam Dbais / General Surgery /and Dr. Jaber Al-Day /urinary surgery/. Despite the complications and risks, the operation was successful, as the iliac artery was repaired and the chronic atheroma and surrounding clots were successfully removed.

Photo source: SIMA Organization #Idlib_Health_Directorate