Dr. El-Minshawy praises the success of the interventional radiology unit at the South Egypt Oncology Institute and praises its importance in the treatment of oncology patients

Continuing the series of outstanding medical successes achieved by Assiut University in the medical sector, Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, President of the University, announced the success of the new interventional radiology unit at the Department of Radiology of the South Egypt Oncology Institute in performing a new set of cement injections of the pelvic bones for oncology patients, under the supervision of Dr. Mohamed Abouelmagd, Dean of the South Egypt Oncology Institute, and Dr. Ibrahim Abouelayoun, Director of the University Hospital for Oncology.

Dr. El-Minshawy explained that cement injection of the pelvic bones is one of the modern techniques developed in the interventional radiology unit and is used to treat advanced cancer patients. This technique helps reduce pain and preserve mobility, especially in cases where surgical interventions are not allowed.

The president of Assiut University praised the interventional radiology unit and its ability to perform such interventions using the latest medical technologies, stressing that this achievement adds to the record of successes of the institute, which is characterized by its distinguished medical cadres. He also noted that the introduction of these technologies is one of the fruits of the development of the medical and therapeutic system at Assiut University, which aims to localize modern technologies to treat oncology patients in Upper Egypt.

Dr. Abouelmagd explained that percutaneous cement injection under CT is a minimally invasive procedure that is typically used to relieve pain and promote bone stability in cases where tumors have spread to the pelvis. The procedure involves injecting polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) into the affected areas of the bone.

The cement injections were performed under the supervision of Dr. Amr Farouk Murad, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, Dr. Haitham Ahmed Sami, Head of the Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Department, and Dr. Osama Zarzour, Lecturer in Interventional Radiology. The medical team also included Dr. Mostafa Hashem, Professor of Interventional Radiology, and Dr. Maha Hossam Al-Arabi, Resident Doctor in the Diagnostic Radiology Department. The anesthesia team was led by Dr. Nourhan Alaa, Lecturer in the Anesthesia Department, under the supervision of Dr. Sahar Abdel-Baqi, Head of the Anesthesia Department.