TIRANA, Sept 2 /ATA/ – Surgeons at Shkodër Regional Hospital have successfully performed Albania’s first stenting procedure of the superior mesenteric artery, the Ministry of Health announced on Tuesday.
The complex endovascular procedure treated chronic mesenteric ischemia, a life-threatening condition with a high mortality rate. The patient, a 43-year-old man, is reported to be in stable condition following the operation.
Health Minister Albana Koçiu praised the medical team for the milestone achievement, highlighting the close collaboration between vascular surgeons and interventional cardiologists.
The procedure was carried out by Dr. Besmir Grizhja, Dr. Enkelejd Lohja, Dr. Gledis Zaimi, and Dr. Kevin Bektasha.
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