The delicate surgical operation was also performed by Dr Michael Sanusi, Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon and his team at Duchess International Hospital.
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On 2 November 2023, a combined team of cardiac surgeons, cardiac anaesthetists, specialised theatre nurses, perfusionists and intensive care specialists led by Dr Onyekwelu Nzewi and Professor Bode Falase successfully performed an aortic root replacement for an unusually large aneurysm of the ascending aorta in Precious Kolajo, a young girl aged 12 years old.
Both Precious and Baby M were physically present with their parents at the special press briefing held at the Duchess International hospital on the 15th of March 2024. Precious has since returned to full-time school. Baby M has also been discharged home with his parents, having made full recovery from the open-heart surgery operation.
Speaking on the two successful surgical operations, Dr Sanusi said he was pleased to work with a team of highly accomplished specialist professionals to give the hope of a normal life to both children and their parents. He commended the cutting-edge technology and medical facilities provided at the Duchess International Hospital, a significant and enabling factor in ensuring the medical team achieve a consistent and high rate of success.
Jamal Olalere, the father of five-month-old Baby M said, “My wife and I brought our baby to Duchess Hospital on the recommendation of Dr Adebola Adegunwa, Chairman of Rites Foods Limited. He commended the team at Duchess International Hospital for their professionalism and excellent care, which he said helped to save his twin boy’s life.