Medical Team in Egypt Treats 10-Month-Old Girl Using Endoscopy

A medical team in Egypt has successfully treated a 10-month-old girl using an endoscope, avoiding the need for conventional surgery.

Dr Ahmed Abdo Youssef, a consultant in liver disease, endoscopy and gastroenterology at the General Organization for Teaching Hospitals and Institutes, announced the successful treatment.

The procedure involved using a fine endoscope to treat the infant. The available account did not specify her diagnosis or the exact type of endoscopic intervention performed.

The announcement highlighted the team’s success in treating such a young patient without traditional surgery. Further details about the hospital, the infant’s recovery and any follow-up care were not provided.