Kuwait city: The Ministry of Health (MoH) announced the successful completion of a rare cerebral arteries bypass surgery on a Kuwaiti citizen in his forties, following a sudden stroke that led to a deep coma.
According to Kuwait News Agency, this development is hailed as a national medical achievement, highlighting the advancement of specialized surgical services in Kuwait. The surgery was carried out at Ibn Sina Hospital under the leadership of neurosurgeon Dr. Faisal Albader. The procedure successfully restored blood flow to both hemispheres of the patient's brain, leading to a gradual recovery and the regaining of neurological functions, allowing the patient to return to normal life.
The patient was diagnosed with "Moyamoya," a rare disease that results in the narrowing of the brain's arteries, causing a significant decrease in blood flow and repeated strokes. The condition is most commonly registered in Japan and some other Asian countries, presenting a significant challenge to medical professionals.
Dr. Albader noted that similar cases have historically been treated outside of Kuwait and expressed satisfaction with the medical advancements within the country. He extended gratitude to Minister of Health Dr. Ahmad Al-Awadhi and Undersecretary Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi for their continued support. Dr. Albader received his medical degree from Kuwait University, completed neurosurgical training at Aix-Marseille University in France, and is Board-Certified. He further pursued subspecialty training in Skull Base and Cerebrovascular surgery.