OMAN: 1st bone marrow transplant performed

MUSCAT — An Omani medical team at the Haematology Department of the Royal Hospital successfully performed the first stem cells transplant extracted from the bone marrow of one of the patients suffering from multiple myeloma, after long years of treatment.
The stem cells transplant was performed on November 18 under the supervision of an Omani medical team.
The team has performed the surgery and followed up the patient during the recovery period to ensure that all body organs and functions respond to this treatment.
The team provided the patient with all possible support to ensure the recovery and protect him against possible complications.
The surgery has been successful and the bone marrow resumed normal functions after 10 days of the stem cells transplant.
Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed al Saeedi, Minister of Health, Dr Qassim bin Ahmed al Salmi, Director-General of the Royal Hospital and the medical team visited the patient to enquire about him before being discharged from the hospital.
The stem cells transplant team comprised Dr Muhanna al Meselhi, Dr Muna al Tarshi and Dr Hind al Balushiyah, Head of the Stem Cells Treatment and Storing Unit. — ONA