Chapter 582: with translation of chapter title
Director Zhou sat beside Li Sumei, politely asking, "Li Zhu ren, how many cases of this disease have you treated there?"
Director Zhou sat beside Li Sumei, politely asking, "Li Zhu ren, how many cases of this disease have you treated there?"
Thus: Director Zhou sat beside Li Sumei, politely asking, "Director Li, how many cases of this disease have you treated there?"
Director Zhou sat beside Li Sumei, politely asking, "Li Zhu ren, how many cases of this disease have you treated there?"
Thus line 1 translation: Director Zhou sat beside Li Sumei, politely asking, "Li Zhu ren, how many cases of this disease have you treated there?"
Check: we kept it as "politely". Good.
"I'm doing research in Shanghai, our research team has handled 22 cases." Li Sumei smiled and gently replied: "After returning home, I independently completed one case."
Translation: "I'm doing research in Modu, and the research team has handled 22 cases." Li Sumei smiled and replied gently, "After returning home, I independently completed one case."
We need to keep the translation as "gently". Also we can translate that as "research team". Keep numbers.
Thus: "I'm doing research in Modu, and the research team has handled 22 cases." Li Sumei smiled and replied gently, "After returning home, I independently completed one case."
"Did you do it yourself?"
Translation: "You did it yourself?"
"Hmm." Li Sumei nodded, her expression showing a hint of pride.
Translation: "Mm." Li Sumei nodded, her expression slightly proud.
Being able to independently complete one case is impressive, and Director Zhou felt even more reassured.
Translation: Being able to independently complete one case is already impressive, and Director Zhou felt even more reassured.
At first he worried that Li Sumei had also hired a professor to carry out the treatment, which might lead to problems in understanding the disease and its future resolution.
Translation: At first he worried that Li Sumei had also hired a professor to carry out the treatment; if so, their understanding of the disease and subsequent resolution might be problematic.
Many places have invited professors from Beijing and Shanghai to perform one high-difficulty surgery, after which they never touch such cases again. Director Zhou worried that Li Sumei's side might be the same.
Translation: Many places invite professors from Di Du or Modu to perform one high-difficulty surgery, then never touch it again. Director Zhou worried that Li Sumei might be in the same situation.
The provincial capital's hospital is much stronger than Hai City's First Hospital, but compared to the large tertiary hospitals in Beijing and Shanghai, it is still far insufficient.
Translation: Hospitals in Sheng Cheng are much stronger than Haicheng Shi Yiyuan, but compared to the large tertiary hospitals in Di Du and Modu, they are still far insufficient.
For such a rare disease as Reifenstein syndrome, this possibility indeed exists.
Translation: As for such a rare disease as Reifenstein's syndrome, this possibility does indeed exist.
Fortunately...
Translation: Fortunately…
Director Zhou felt that his luck today wasn't so bad either.
Translation: Director Zhou felt that his luck today wasn't so bad either.
The file was large, the internet slow, so it would take a minute or two to download. Director Zhou picked up the phone and called the operating room, asking Sun Zhu ren to wait a moment.
Translation: The courseware was large, the internet slow, so it would take a minute or two to download. Director Zhou picked up the phone and called the Operating Room, asking Director Sun to wait a moment.
Zheng Ren and Su Yun sat in the back, feeling bored.
Translation: Zheng Renhe and Su Yun sat in the back, feeling bored.
Once again, they eagerly awaited the arrival of an emergency case.
Translation: Once again, they eagerly awaited the arrival of an emergency case.
But Zheng Ren knew that Hu Hai and Li Sumei had come to thank him. Out of respect for his own reputation, he wholeheartedly helped the city's First Hospital.
Translation: But Zheng Ren knew that Hu Hai and Li Sumei had come to thank him. Out of respect for his reputation, they were giving their full assistance to City First Hospital.
At this point, just turning and leaving would be hard to justify.
Translation: At this point, just walking away would be hard to justify.
Li Sumei's file finished downloading, and she began to give Director Zhou a brief introduction to Reifenstein syndrome.
Translation: After Li Sumei's courseware finished downloading, she began to give Director Zhou a brief introduction to Reifenstein's syndrome.
Simply put, the patient's genetic testing shows a 46XY karyotype, which is male, yet their outward physical characteristics are completely female.
Translation: Simply put, the patient's genetic testing shows a 46XY karyotype, which is male, yet their physical characteristics are completely female.
Male pseudohermaphroditism caused by androgen insensitivity syndrome requires psychological counseling for the patient, but Li Sumei suggests not doing any counseling at all, just going along with the mistake.
Translation: Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome causing male pseudohermaphroditism requires psychological counseling for the patient, but Li Sumei advised against any counseling, suggesting to go along with the mistake.
Since the patient has always considered themselves female, we should treat them accordingly as female.
Translation: Since the patient has always considered themselves female, we should treat them as female in the intervention.
Zheng Ren never thinks about such medical ethics issues.
Translation: Zheng Ren never pondered such medical ethics issues.
Everyone has their own reasoning, and Zheng Ren subconsciously refuses to think about such unanswerable matters.
Translation: Everyone has their own reasoning; Zheng Ren's subconscious refuses to think about questions that fundamentally have no answer.
Energy and focus should be directed to the critical points, such as the TIPS procedure.
Translation: Energy and focus should be placed on the critical points—for example, TIPS Surgery.
After hearing Li Sumei's brief introduction, Director Zhou's horizons were greatly broadened.
Translation: After hearing Li Sumei's brief introduction, Director Zhou's horizons were broadened.
Li Sumei's suggestion was also considered by Director Zhou. He planned to call the patient's parents separately to this place, explain the condition to them, and then let them decide.
Translation: Li Sumei's suggestion was also considered by Director Zhou. He planned to call the patient's parents separately here, explain the condition to them, and then let them decide.
After all, Director Zhou had never seen professional psychological counseling of this kind.
Translation: After all, Director Zhou had never seen a professional psychological counseling service.
In the northeast, most clinics that hang out a psychiatry outpatient sign are actually nonsense.
Translation: In Dong Bei, most clinics hanging out a psychiatry outpatient sign are actually quackery.
As for the south, I don't know, so I shouldn't just say anything.
Translation: As for the south, I don't know, so I can't just comment.
After the plan was formulated, Director Zhou then got busy.
Translation: Having formulated the plan, Director Zhou then got busy.
The abdomen was temporarily closed on the operating table, and the patient returned to the ward. The patient's parents were then called alone to the demonstration room, where Li Sumei's identity was introduced to them.
Translation: The abdomen was temporarily closed on the operating table, and the patient returned to the ward. The patient's parents were called alone to the demo classroom, where Li Sumei's identity was introduced to them.
At first, the patient's relatives expressed dissatisfaction; some distant relatives and friends even started pushing and shoving, swearing.
Translation: The patient's relatives began to express dissatisfaction; some distant relatives and friends even started pushing and shoving, cursing and swearing.
However, after Director Zhou's repeated insistence, the patient's parents still agreed to the arrangements of Hai City's First Hospital.
Translation: Nevertheless, after Director Zhou's repeated insistence, the patient's parents agreed to the arrangements of Haicheng Shi Yiyuan.
Upon entering the demonstration room, hearing that she was the obstetrics and gynecology director of the university-affiliated hospital, the patient's parents became noticeably more nervous.
Translation: Upon entering the demo classroom, hearing that they were from the Obstetrics Department Director of the Medical University Affiliated Hospital, the patient's parents became noticeably more nervous.
Originally the surgery had been delayed, and they had a premonition that something big was going to happen; the arrival of the university hospital director confirmed this.
Translation: Originally the surgery was delayed, and they had a premonition that something major would happen. The arrival of the Medical University Director confirmed this.
First, Meng Zong explained the surgical procedure, then gave his verdict. When they heard him say that their daughter was actually a boy, the parents were stunned.
Translation: First, Chief Meng explained the surgical procedure, then gave the verdict. When they heard him say their daughter was actually a boy, both parents were stunned.
They never expected the situation to be this serious.
Translation: They never expected the situation to be this serious.
But honestly disclosing the condition is necessary; otherwise, we couldn't just bury our heads like ostriches for a lifetime.
Translation: But honestly disclosing the condition is necessary; otherwise, we couldn't just bury our heads like ostriches for a lifetime.
At this moment, the patient's parents finally understood why only the two of them were called in.
Translation: At this moment, the patient's parents finally understood why only the two of them were asked to come in.
Besides the parents, no one could keep the secret.
Translation: Besides the parents, no one could keep the matter secret.
Once anyone around the patient learns they have this disease, regardless of gender, they will surely look at the patient through biased eyes.
Translation: Once anyone around the patient learns they have this condition, regardless of gender, they will surely look at the patient through biased eyes.
And this gossip will spread quickly in a short time.
Translation: And this "gossip" will quickly spread.
That would truly cause irreparable harm to the patient.
Translation: Only then would it truly inflict irreparable harm on the patient.
But for now, everything remains within controllable limits.
Translation: But for now, everything remains within controllable limits.
Because the patient has already been taken off the operating table and the emergency has been handled, what remains is for the patient's parents to decide whether to tell the patient themselves, as well as the future issue of gender selection.
Translation: Since the patient has already been taken off the operating table and the emergency has been handled, what remains is for the patient's parents to decide whether to tell the patient themselves, as well as the future issue of gender selection.
Finally, Li Sumei gave her business card to the patient's parents, saying that if they needed consultation, they could come to the university hospital to find her without needing to register.
Translation: Finally, Li Sumei gave her business card to the patient's parents, saying that if they needed consultation, they could come to the Medical University to find her without needing to register.
If surgery is needed, they can choose to have it done at the university hospital or in Shanghai. If they choose Shanghai, Li Sumei can introduce them to a professor, but the cost will be correspondingly higher.
Translation: If surgery is needed, they can choose to have it done at the Medical University or in Modu. If they opt for Modu, Li Sumei can introduce them to a professor, but the cost would be correspondingly higher.
Faced with such thoughtful and considerate care, the patient's parents tearfully expressed their gratitude.
Translation: Faced with such thorough and considerate care, the patient's parents expressed their gratitude with tears.
After being busy for over two hours, they finally saw the patient's parents off.
Translation: After being busy for over two hours, they finally saw the patient's parents off.
A major disaster was nipped in the bud.
Translation: A major disaster was nipped in the bud.
Actually, from a normal perspective, this isn't really a major disaster at all.
Translation: Actually, if viewed from a normal perspective, this isn't really a major disaster at all.
However, given the current social situation, Director Zhou clearly understands that Li Sumei has done him a big favor.
Translation: But given the current social climate, Director Zhou clearly understood that Li Sumei had done him a huge favor.
Meng Zong saw the patient's parents out and then looked after the postoperative patient.
Translation: Chief Meng saw the patient's parents off and then looked after the postoperative patient.
Sun Zhu ren's face is still ashen to this day.
Translation: Director Sun's face remained deathly pale.
In recent days, Sun Zhu ren has had an unusually heavy workload, making him feel as if the world might be ending.
Translation: In recent days, Director Sun has been swamped with work to the point of feeling like the world is ending.
Just performing a hernia operation, and yet they encountered such a rare disease...
Translation: Performing a simple hernia operation, yet encountering such a rare disease…
Although the handling turned out well, the explanation was thorough, and the patient's family expressed approval and actively sought further treatment, Sun Zhu ren felt completely drained, his face ashen as he sat in a chair gulping down half a bottle of mineral water, after which he felt slightly better.
Translation: Although the treatment went well, the explanation was thorough, and the patient's family expressed approval and actively sought further treatment, Director Sun felt completely drained, his face deathly pale as he sat down and gulped down half a bottle of mineral water, after which he felt slightly better.
Regarding Sun Zhu ren's condition, Hu Hai expressed understanding.
Translation: Regarding Director Sun's state, Hu Hai expressed understanding.
At the moment the guidewire was pushed forward together with the contrast agent, Hu Hai felt as if the sky were collapsing.
Translation: As the guidewire was pushed forward together with the contrast agent, Hu Hai felt as if the sky were collapsing.
At the instant the guide wire was pushed in together with the contrast agent, Hu Hai felt as if the sky had collapsed.
「「Director Li Zhu ren, Director Hu Hai, on behalf of City First Hospital I express my gratitude for your help." Section Chief Zhou had thousands of words in his heart, not knowing what to say. 」
"Director Zhou, you're being too polite." Li Sumi smiled and said: "It's just a small thing, nothing big. We're also here to thank Teacher Zheng. If you're this polite on your side, what are we supposed to do?"
Zheng Ren felt embarrassed. At such a time, logically speaking, he should step forward and say something that makes everyone feel like a spring breeze.
But... what should he say...
Seeing Zheng Ren slightly embarrassed, Hu Hai immediately stood up, smiling and said: "Director Zhou, we're all our own people; no need for thanks or not thanks—saying more is pointless. You must have been frightened too; hurry up and find a place to rest."
That's truly heartfelt words.
Director Zhou felt moved and said: "To be frank, what I most hope for now is to move up half a step and hand over the work of the Medical Department. These days I feel like I'm sitting on a volcano crater; even in my dreams I don't get a moment's peace."
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The cases were selected from the journal 《Hernia》.
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