Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery Congenital Hand Deformities · Webbed Fingers (Syndactyly) o Typically two fingers are fused together. The surgeon often uses zig-zag incisions to separate the fingers, creating triangular skin flaps. · Extra Fingers (Polydactyly) · This usually affects the thumb, great toe or the little finger · Extra digits are typically incomplete and may be without bone · The removal technique depends on the type of extra finger present · Trigger finger results from inflammation or swelling of the fibrous sheath that encloses the tendons that causes difficulty to straighten a finger (or fingers) once bent. · Infant Trigger Finger (Stenosing Tenosynovitis) · Other common congenital defects include short, missing or deformed fingers, immobile tendons, etc. · Operating room procedures · Recovery time varies Adult Trigger Finger (Stenosing Tenosynovitis) · Trigger finger results from inflammation or swelling of the fibrous sheath that encloses the tendons that causes difficulty to straighten a finger (or fingers) once bent. Dupuytrens Disease · A disorder of the skin and underlying tissue on the palm side of the hand. Thick, scar-like tissue forms under the skin of the palm. The surgeon will cut and separate the bands of thickened tissue, freeing the tendons and allowing better finger movement. · Operating room procedure · Recovery time two to four weeks Carpal Tunnel Syndrome · The carpal tunnel is a passageway through the wrist carrying tendons and one of the hand's major nerves. Pressure may build up within the tunnel which places pressure on the nerve within the tunnel. This causes a tingling sensation in the hand, often accompanied by numbness, aching, and impaired hand function. · The band over the carpal tunnel is released. · Operating room procedure · Recovery time depends on severity of damage to nerve. Ulnar Nerve Compression · Ulnar neuropathy is an inflammation of the ulnar nerve, a major nerve in your arm that runs down into your hand. It supplies movement and sensation to your arm and hand. Ulnar neuropathy causes numbness, tingling, or pain into the arm and hand on the side of the little finger. · The nerve can be squeezed at the elbow or wrist. · Operating room procedure · Recovery time depends on severity of damage to nerve. Nerve Injuries · Some nerves can heal spontaneously if bruised. However, if the nerve is cut then it will require surgery to be repaired. · Operating room procedure · Recovery time depends on nerve injured. Nerves grow at a rate of one inch per month. Finger, Hand or Wrist Fractures · Depending on the type of fracture a splint may be placed or "buddy taping" may be used. Fractures that are large, crooked, or go into the joint may need surgery. · Fractures needing surgery will be repaired in the operating room. · Recovery time depends on type of fracture. Tendon Injury · If untreated, a flexor tendon is unlikely to heal on its own. A complete cut through the tendon results in the inability to bend one or both of the finger knuckles. · Some tendons may be splinted and others require surgery in the operating room. · Recovery time is at least six weeks. Hand Tumors · Ganglia - Soft tumor cysts arising from joint capsules or tendon sheaths, filled with fluid. They can vary in size from a small pea to a golf ball, and are the most common mass occurring in the hand or wrist. Depending on their size and location, ganglion cysts can result in limited motion. · Giant Cell Tumor - These occur on the palm side of the finger, usually to people over the age of 30, somewhat more often to women than men (ratio of 3:2). A giant cell tumor is a slowly enlarging painless mass. Sometimes patients will have limited tendon function due to scarring. · Epidermal Inclusion Cyst - Located on the fingertip or anywhere there has been a penetrating injury. Seen most often in people between teens and middle age, more common in men. They are a painless, slow-growing, round soft-tissue mass. · Glomus Tumor - Fifty percent of these occur under the fingernail, usually to people between the ages of 30 and 50 years, twice as often to women as men. They produce a number of symptoms: marked pain, cold intolerance, very tender, with a blue discoloration of the fingernail. · Lipomas - Occur in the padded (thenar) surface of the palm below the thumb and in the first web space of the hand, usually to people between the ages of 30 and 60, with a slight predominance in women. · Enchondroma - Affect the lowest portion of the finger closest to the palm (proximal phalange). They are seen in people between the ages of 10 and 60, and appear to both men and women equally. They may become painful after a fracture injury. The finger will appear swollen. · Other types of tumors · Operating room procedure · Recovery time varies
Hand and Wrist, Microvascular Surgery
Hand & Upper Extremity Service Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Hand, Wrist, and Microvascular Surgery Service provides comprehensive care for all problems affecting the fingers, hand and wrist. We have an experienced multidisciplinary medical team including fellowship-trained Orthopedic Hand and Wrist Surgeons, Hand Therapists, Nurses and Technicians that work together to provide the best possible care available. We offer state of the art non-operative and operative treatment options including injections, minimally invasive, arthroscopic, and microsurgical techniques. Our Certified Hand Therapists work hand in hand with the surgeons to tailor therapy programs that optimize your recovery and results. Whether your goal is to get back to work, sports, or just relief of pain, our team is ready to assist you every step of the way. Schedule your appointment in one of our Hand and Wrist Clinics and experience the advantage of our specialized team approach and cutting-edge resources here at Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital. Our Team The Orthopedic Hand and Upper Extremity team is dedicated to listening carefully and with empathy to our patients and providing the most appropriate treatment options in coordination with our patients and their families. Our team includes the following physicians: Common Problems Treated Nerve: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, Nerve Injuries, Hand Numbness and Tingling Tendon: Trigger Finger, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendon Injuries, Flexor and Extensor Tendon Lacerations, de Quervain's Tenosynovitis, Tendon Transfers Fractures: Finger Fractures, Hand Fractures, Wrist Fracture, Boxer's Fracture, Scaphoid Fracture, Distal Radius Fracture, Forearm Fracture, Malunions, Nonunions Arthritis: Hand and Wrist Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Thumb Arthritis, CMC Arthritis, SLAC Wrist Cysts and Tumors: Hand and Forearm Tumors, Ganglion Cyst, Mucous Cyst, Osteochondroma, Giant Cell Tumor, Dupuytren's Contracture Ligaments: Hand, Wrist and Elbow Ligament Injuries, Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries, Gamekeeper's Thumb, Skier's Thumb, Scapholunate Ligament Injuries, TFCC Tears, DRUJ instability, Sports Injuries Services Offered Nonoperative and Operative Treatment Options Minimally Invasive Techniques Wrist Arthroscopy Microsurgery Hand Therapy Injections Xiaflex Treatment for Dupuytren’s Contractures Fracture Care Casting, Splinting Custom Splints and Braces Worker’s Compensation Care
Head and Neck Tumor Center The mission of the Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Head and Neck Tumor Center is to provide the most comprehensive, advanced and compassionate care to each patient, while pursuing future goals of the control of head and neck cancer through research. Our program is the most comprehensive of its kind in the state, and in fact, few centers in the country are organized to offer this level of multidisciplinary expertise. The Head and Neck Tumor Program prides itself on innovative care for each patient and family member. With a team of specialists prepared to provide input into every aspect of the needs of head and neck tumor patients, the program offers the most up-to-date treatment and rehabilitative options. High quality care is enhanced by constant interaction between Head and Neck Tumor Center doctors and researchers. This collaboration benefits all patients, including those with difficult cases. The Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Head and Neck Tumor Center encompasses cancers of the: · Skin · Mouth · Thyroid · Throat/Larynx · Pituitary Gland · Saliva Glands · Neck · Other sites in the head and neck region, such as ear, eye and nose, excluding the brain. For information on brain cancer, refer to our Brain & Spine Tumor Program
Audiology Program The Division of Audiology has a staff full-time clinical audiologists. The adult audiology clinic is located within the ENT clinic area. The facility is equipped with three sound-treated test suites, a hearing aid fitting room, cochlear implant programming room, and the vestibular. For information regarding the pediatric audiology clinic. A second audiology clinic is located within the ENT clinic.This audiology clinic is equipped with a double-walled sound-treated suite, a diagnostic audiometer and a middle-ear impedance measuring device. Complete hearing aid dispensing is performed at this site. Patients needing special testing such as OAE, ABR or ENG are referred to our outpatient clinic. Our Services Adult services include the following: · Diagnostic behavioral audiometric evaluations · Physiological evaluations including o ABR o ECOG o ENOG o DPOAE o TOAE · Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT) · Complete hearing aid dispensing is performed at this site
Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Heart & Vascular Center Heart and vascular problems are seen too frequently in the Ghana and West Africa. In an effort to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of such conditions, Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital is proud to host a high-quality heart center. The Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Heart & Vascular Center boasts some of the world’s best cardiovascular specialists and heart experts – and Ghana and West Africa’s only full-service heart and vascular center. Issues of the heart are serious and often life-threatening. With leading-edge services and procedures, there’s no doubt that the Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Heart & Vascular Center is where your heart should be. The Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Heart & Vascular Center boasts some of the world’s best heart experts. Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Heart & Vascular Center is considered one of the nation's best: · Ranked high in Ghana for both Adult and Pediatric Cardiology and Heart Surgery · We treat more than 14,000 patients each year and our outcomes are among the best in the country, according to the University Hospital Consortium. · Our Heart and Vascular Center is Ghana and West Africa’s most preferred institution for heart care, according to the National Research Corporation (NRC). · Board-certified physicians and heart surgeons from all related specialties team up in one place at our Heart & Vascular Center to coordinate a specific treatment plan for each patient at the heart center. · We have the most advanced technology and imaging equipment. · Our nationally accredited Chest Pain Center delivers quick and accurate assessments of heart problems in the earliest critical stages. · We participate in national clinical trials, offering the newest therapies and translating basic research into applications that immediately benefit patients. · We performed the state’s first heart transplantation at our heart center. Today, our heart and vascular center is the only one in the state that offers heart transplants, HeartMate II (left-ventricular assistive device) and surgery for inherited heart problems. · Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital became one of the first hospitals in Ghana and West Africa to implement the Hypothermia After Cardiac Arrest Protocol, and continues to use the treatment for eligible cardiac arrest patients Heart & Vascular Services Learn more about some of the programs and services offered at Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital's Heart & Vascular Center by reviewing the specific program webpages listed below. Adult Congenital Heart Program Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital's strategic approach to treating adults with congenital heart defects combines the expertise of our top pediatric cardiologist with that of an adult cardiologist specially trained in treating congenital heart disease. Advanced Heart Failure Program Our Advanced Heart Failure Program is the statewide referral center for congestive heart failure treatment in Ghana and West Africa. This program cares for patients whose lives are affected by heart failure and offers hope in the form of specialized medical and surgical therapy. Arrhythmia Center The Arrhythmia Treatment Center provides comprehensive clinical, research and education programs to treat the growing incidence of cardiac arrhythmia, which is among the top reasons for hospitalizations in Ghana and West Africa. Cardiac Surgery Our experienced cardiac surgeons perform many types of procedures including minimally invasive coronary bypass, open heart surgery and valve surgeries. Cardiovascular Health Program The Cardiovascular Health Program is dedicated to improving cardiovascular health by offering one-stop access to a full range of preventive cardiology services including cardiovascular disease programs. Chest Pain Center As a nationally accredited Chest Pain Center, our patients are fast-tracked upon arrival for immediate care, offering the best chances for survival. Pediatric Heart Program The pediatric cardiology and surgical specialists at Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Children's Hospital provide inpatient and outpatient diagnostic, treatment and follow-up services for a full range of pediatric cardiovascular disorders. Ghana and West Africa Heart Valve Center Look to the Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Heart & Vascular Center for high-quality treatment from experienced cardiovascular specialists. Vascular Services Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital offers the full spectrum of detection, monitoring and therapies for circulatory disorders, including arteriosclerosis, aneurysms and carotid stenosis and advanced venous disorders. Women's Heart Care Our program is committed to the education of women about the risks of heart disease, and to state-of-the-art prevention, early detection and treatment of heart disease in women. Heart & Vascular Team At the Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Heart & Vascular Center, we've assembled an outstanding team of nationally and internationally recognized physicians, as well as a highly specialized group of cardiovascular specialists, nurses, technicians, and vascular surgeons with a wealth of experience in vascular surgery. Many of our cardiac and vascular surgeons and experts are household names in their fields and subspecialty areas, and patients come to see them from all over the country for treatment, including heart and vascular surgery. Whether a patient needs a blocked artery opened up anywhere in the body, a heart attack prevented or repaired, an arrhythmia cured, or even a heart transplant performed, the world-class staff of Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Heart & Vascular Center is uniquely trained, qualified and experienced to provide the highest level of expert care. In addition to their exceptional ability to treat a patient’s illness, all our physicians and support staff pride themselves in making the well-being and happiness of patients – and family members – a top priority. The more comfortable, relaxed and informed everyone is, the better the outcome for the patient. Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital cardiovascular specialists, as well as our cardiac and vascular surgeons, are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and also collaborate with community-based primary care physicians to provide patients with world-class heart care (including vascular surgery) close to home Where patients come first Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital's commitment to its patients and employees. Amenities include private rooms as well as concierge service, valet parking, dedicated family lounges, wireless capabilities, retail shops and convenient dining. With a four-story diagnostic and treatment building and a 10-story patient hospitality tower, cardiovascular specialists provide convenient patient care. Within the facility, the heart and vascular center features the most advanced imaging and interventional radiology capabilities in the region, as well as an accredited round-the-clock Chest Pain Center to deliver quick and accurate assessments of heart problems in the earliest critical stages. Donors Gifts directed to the Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Heart & Vascular Center help us create an environment for optimal patient care, with the best facilities, scientists and technologies available. Additionally, through the generous donations of individuals and businesses, we are able to find new and innovative ways of treating heart disease, congestive heart failure, hypertension, stroke, and many other cardiovascular conditions. If you are interested in contributing to the Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Heart & Vascular Center and helping us fulfill our mission to overcome the prevalence of heart disease in Ghana and West Africa. contact our Office of Development at +233-2400000, Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital. Education/Training Programs If you are interested in pursuing a career within the field of cardiovascular medicine or research and are interested in training at Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital, contact the Office of Enrollment Services at +233- 2400000 to learn about current programs.
The Children’s Heart Program Of Ghana And West Africa The pediatric cardiology and surgical specialists at Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Children's Hospital provide inpatient and outpatient diagnostic, treatment and follow-up services for a full range of pediatric cardiovascular disorders. Our Children’s Heart Center also serves as the tertiary referral center for the highly respected Children's Heart Program of Ghana and West Africa. The Children's Heart Program is a network of pediatric cardiology providers and outreach centers throughout the state, offering comprehensive inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular care to all Ghana and West Africa children and surrounding regions. Since the earliest days of congenital heart surgery, all of the specialists caring for children with heart disease in the state of Ghana and West Africa have worked together to coordinate care and provide the best possible outcomes to our patients. Today, we have pediatric cardiologists throughout Ghana and West Africa. Outstanding outcomes coupled with an individualized approach to each patient has resulted in referrals now coming from across the southeast as well as many foreign countries To optimize the care of the most critical patients, all of the surgical and catheterization procedures are performed in The Children’s Heart Center at the Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Children’s Hospital. This system allows for the highest level of care by the specialized teams while still assuring that most of the patient’s care is delivered closer to home. This coordinated approach is unique to our state and we are proud to work so closely with our statewide colleagues to provide it. The mission of the Children's Heart Program is to provide the best possible coordinated cardiac care to this patient population. Clinical evaluations for problems ranging from the more common occurrences of chest pain, murmurs, fainting and palpitations to complex forms of congenital and acquired heart disease are performed at offices located throughout the state. We also provide care for infants in our state-of-the-art Pediatric Cardiology Intensive Care Unit (PCICU), as well as heart health and preventive cardiology through our Heart Health Program. · State of the Art Clinical Care o Cardiothoracic Surgery o Cardiothoracic Anesthesia o Cardiac ICU o Cardiac Catheterization o Heart Failure & Transplant o Single Ventricle Program o Echocardiography o Advanced Imaging o Fetal Cardiology o Heart Rhythm Program o Adult Congenital Heart Disease o Tracheal Stenosis Program
Heart & Vascular Services Learn more about some of the programs and services offered at Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital's Heart & Vascular Center by reviewing the specific program webpages listed below. Adult Congenital Heart Program Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital's strategic approach to treating adults with congenital heart defects combines the expertise of our top pediatric cardiologist with that of an adult cardiologist specially trained in treating congenital heart disease. Advanced Heart Failure Program Our Advanced Heart Failure Program is the statewide referral center for congestive heart failure treatment in Ghana and West Africa. This program cares for patients whose lives are affected by heart failure and offers hope in the form of specialized medical and surgical therapy. Arrhythmia Center Arrhythmia Treatment Center provides comprehensive clinical, research and education programs to treat the growing incidence of cardiac arrhythmia, which is among the top reasons for hospitalizations in Ghana and West Africa. Cardiac Surgery Our experienced cardiac surgeons perform many types of procedures including minimally invasive coronary bypass, open heart surgery and valve surgeries. Cardiovascular Health Program The Cardiovascular Program is dedicated to improving cardiovascular health by offering one-stop access to a full range of preventive cardiology services including cardiovascular disease programs. Chest Pain Center As a nationally accredited Chest Pain Center, our patients are fast-tracked upon arrival for immediate care, offering the best chances for survival. Pediatric Heart Program The pediatric cardiology and surgical specialists at Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Children's Hospital provide inpatient and outpatient diagnostic, treatment and follow-up services for a full range of pediatric cardiovascular disorders. Ghana And West Africa Heart Valve Center Look to the Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Heart & Vascular Center for high-quality treatment from experienced cardiovascular specialists. Vascular Services Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital offers the full spectrum of detection, monitoring and therapies for circulatory disorders, including arteriosclerosis, aneurysms and carotid stenosis and advanced venous disorders. Women's Heart Care Our program is committed to the education of women about the risks of heart disease, and to state-of-the-art prevention, early detection and treatment of heart disease in women. Heart & Vascular Team At the Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Heart & Vascular Center, we've assembled an outstanding team of nationally and internationally recognized physicians, as well as a highly specialized group of cardiovascular specialists, nurses, technicians, and vascular surgeons with a wealth of experience in vascular surgery. Many of our cardiac and vascular surgeons and experts are household names in their fields and subspecialty areas, and patients come to see them from all over the country for treatment, including heart and vascular surgery. Whether a patient needs a blocked artery opened up anywhere in the body, a heart attack prevented or repaired, an arrhythmia cured, or even a heart transplant performed, the world-class staff of Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Heart & Vascular Center is uniquely trained, qualified and experienced to provide the highest level of expert care. In addition to their exceptional ability to treat a patient’s illness, all our physicians and support staff pride themselves in making the well-being and happiness of patients – and family members – a top priority. The more comfortable, relaxed and informed everyone is, the better the outcome for the patient. Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital cardiovascular specialists, as well as our cardiac and vascular surgeons, are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and also collaborate with community-based primary care physicians to provide patients with world-class heart care (including vascular surgery) close to home. Search for a specialist
Heart & Vascular Services Learn more about some of the programs and services offered at Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital's Heart & Vascular Center by reviewing the specific program webpages listed below. Adult Congenital Heart Program Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital's strategic approach to treating adults with congenital heart defects combines the expertise of our top pediatric cardiologist with that of an adult cardiologist specially trained in treating congenital heart disease. Advanced Heart Failure Program Our Advanced Heart Failure Program is the statewide referral center for congestive heart failure treatment in Ghana and West Africa. This program cares for patients whose lives are affected by heart failure and offers hope in the form of specialized medical and surgical therapy. Arrhythmia Center Arrhythmia Treatment Center provides comprehensive clinical, research and education programs to treat the growing incidence of cardiac arrhythmia, which is among the top reasons for hospitalizations in Ghana and West Africa. Cardiac Surgery Our experienced cardiac surgeons perform many types of procedures including minimally invasive coronary bypass, open heart surgery and valve surgeries. Cardiovascular Health Program The Cardiovascular Program is dedicated to improving cardiovascular health by offering one-stop access to a full range of preventive cardiology services including cardiovascular disease programs. Chest Pain Center As a nationally accredited Chest Pain Center, our patients are fast-tracked upon arrival for immediate care, offering the best chances for survival. Pediatric Heart Program The pediatric cardiology and surgical specialists at Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Children's Hospital provide inpatient and outpatient diagnostic, treatment and follow-up services for a full range of pediatric cardiovascular disorders. Ghana And West Africa Heart Valve Center Look to the Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Heart & Vascular Center for high-quality treatment from experienced cardiovascular specialists. Vascular Services Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital offers the full spectrum of detection, monitoring and therapies for circulatory disorders, including arteriosclerosis, aneurysms and carotid stenosis and advanced venous disorders. Women's Heart Care Our program is committed to the education of women about the risks of heart disease, and to state-of-the-art prevention, early detection and treatment of heart disease in women. Heart & Vascular Team At the Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Heart & Vascular Center, we've assembled an outstanding team of nationally and internationally recognized physicians, as well as a highly specialized group of cardiovascular specialists, nurses, technicians, and vascular surgeons with a wealth of experience in vascular surgery. Many of our cardiac and vascular surgeons and experts are household names in their fields and subspecialty areas, and patients come to see them from all over the country for treatment, including heart and vascular surgery. Whether a patient needs a blocked artery opened up anywhere in the body, a heart attack prevented or repaired, an arrhythmia cured, or even a heart transplant performed, the world-class staff of Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Heart & Vascular Center is uniquely trained, qualified and experienced to provide the highest level of expert care. In addition to their exceptional ability to treat a patient’s illness, all our physicians and support staff pride themselves in making the well-being and happiness of patients – and family members – a top priority. The more comfortable, relaxed and informed everyone is, the better the outcome for the patient. Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital cardiovascular specialists, as well as our cardiac and vascular surgeons, are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and also collaborate with community-based primary care physicians to provide patients with world-class heart care (including vascular surgery) close to home. Search for a specialist
The Children’s Heart Program of Ghana and West Africa The pediatric cardiology and surgical specialists at Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Children's Hospital provide inpatient and outpatient diagnostic, treatment and follow-up services for a full range of pediatric cardiovascular disorders. Our Children’s Heart Center also serves as the tertiary referral center for the highly respected Children's Heart Program of Ghana and West Africa. The Children's Heart Program is a network of pediatric cardiology providers and outreach centers throughout the state, offering comprehensive inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular care to all Ghana and West Africa children and surrounding regions. Since the earliest days of congenital heart surgery, all of the specialists caring for children with heart disease in the state of Ghana and West Africa have worked together to coordinate care and provide the best possible outcomes to our patients.. Outstanding outcomes coupled with an individualized approach to each patient has resulted in referrals now coming from across the southeast as well as many foreign countries. To optimize the care of the most critical patients, all of the surgical and catheterization procedures are performed in The Children’s Heart Center at the Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Children’s Hospital. This system allows for the highest level of care by the specialized teams while still assuring that most of the patient’s care is delivered closer to home. This coordinated approach is unique to our state and we are proud to work so closely with our statewide colleagues to provide it. The mission of the Children's Heart Program is to provide the best possible coordinated cardiac care to this patient population. Clinical evaluations for problems ranging from the more common occurrences of chest pain, murmurs, fainting and palpitations to complex forms of congenital and acquired heart disease are performed at offices located throughout the state. We also provide care for infants in our state-of-the-art Pediatric Cardiology Intensive Care Unit (PCICU), as well as heart health and preventive cardiology through our Heart Health Program. · State of the Art Clinical Care o Cardiothoracic Surgery o Cardiothoracic Anesthesia o Cardiac ICU o Cardiac Catheterization o Heart Failure & Transplant o Single Ventricle Program o Echocardiography o Advanced Imaging o Fetal Cardiology o Heart Rhythm Program o Adult Congenital Heart Disease o Tracheal Stenosis Program
Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital's Heart Transplant team in Charleston, SC provides the only adult and pediatric cardiac transplantation program in Ghana and West Africa. · About Our Transplant Program · Is a Heart Transplant Right for You? · How to Prepare for Your Transplant · What to Expect at Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital · Your Heart Transplant Team About Our Transplant Program Since it began in 1987, the Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Heart Transplant Program has performed more than 400 heart transplants in adults and children. Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital has a dedicated children's hospital providing specialized care for pediatric transplant recipients. Our heart transplant success outcomes are comparable to the national average. What's more, Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital's average waiting time to receive a heart transplant is among the shortest in the nation. Our extensive heart transplant experience also contributes to: · A shorter hospital stay · Extremely low re-admission rates · Improved quality of life for patients For Ghanaian and Africans, whose deaths from heart disease are among the highest in the nation, a heart transplant is one of many options available at Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital for successfully treating end-stage heart failure. Contact the Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Transplant Center to schedule appointments or ask questions about Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital's heart transplantations. Is a Heart Transplant Right for You? In order to be a good candidate for a heart transplant, patients must have end-state heart disease with significant risk of mortality within one year, including: · Severely reduced left ventricular ejection fraction · Severely reduced functional capacity · Poor progress based on cardiopulmonary stress test · A heart failure survival score indicating high risk · Inoperable benign primary cardiac tumors · Inoperable coronary artery disease with intractable angina · Refractory ventricular arrhythmias Patients having the following conditions are not good candidates for a heart transplant: · Fixed pulmonary hypertension · Severe, chronic disabling diseases · Severe, irreversible, chronic impairment of other vital organs, such as kidneys, intestines, liver, lungs, or central nervous system · Recent or uncontrolled malignancy · Symptomatic, severe peripheral, visceral, carotid, or cerebrovascular disease that cannot be corrected · Malignant hypertension · Inability to discontinue recreational drug, tobacco or alcohol use · Active mental illness that interferes with medical treatment compliance · Psychosocial instability, lack of social or family support, ongoing noncompliance with medical treatment · 70 years old or older · Pulmonary infarction within the past six weeks · Very brittle diabetes or diabetes with end organ damage · Major chronic disabling diseases, such as arthritis, stroke, neurological disease, severe inflammatory or collagen vascular disease · Recent or uncontrolled peptic ulcer disease · Active, but treatable infection (temporary) · Morbid obesity · HIV sero-conversion UNOS Waiting List for Heart Transplant The Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Transplant Center's wait times for an available heart are among the shortest in the nation. The United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) has a pre-determined process for allocating hearts from deceased donors to eligible transplant candidates. Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital physicians do not decide who is next to receive a heart from the transplant waiting list. How to Prepare for Your Heart Transplant Patients referred to Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital for a heart transplant will be admitted to the hospital for a few days to have certain tests or be scheduled as an outpatient in the clinic for tests. These tests usually take three days to complete and are designed to determine: · If a new heart is needed · If any other illness, infection, or problem is present that could make transplant surgery too risky · If the patient is physically and emotionally strong enough to undergo a transplant. Tests include: · Blood tests to check kidneys, liver, and immune system function · X-rays · Cardiac catheterization to check heart pressure · MUGA scan to show the function of the left and right sides of the heart · Echocardiogram – an ultrasound of the heart · EKG to check heart rhythm · Lung function test to determine how well the lungs are working · Exercise stress treadmill test · Abdominal ultrasound · Bone density test to check for osteoporosis · 24-hour urine collection to determine kidney function · Other scans, such as MRI or CT scan · Women will have a gynecological exam, pap smear, and possibly a mammogram. Patients are also evaluated by other specialists to determine if a transplant is the right treatment. Those who smoke or drink alcohol must quit at least three months before an evaluation. What to Expect at Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital When the time comes for the heart transplant, patients can expect: · A four- to six-hour operation, not including pre-operative preparation or post-operative recovery · A chest scar · Eating and walking within a few days · Median hospital stay of 12 days – our length of stay is among the shortest, designed to reduce the risk of infection · Six to eight weeks in local accommodations with a caregiver Our goal at Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Transplant Center is to provide the patient and family with key information about the pre-transplant evaluation and listing process, transplant surgery, and post-transplant care so the patient can make an informed decision about transplant and successfully participate in their post-transplant care. The information will be provided before wait list placement and again before transplant surgery. Patients are asked to review and sign a Patient Acknowledgement Form, indicating they have reviewed and understand all of the key information. Your Heart Transplant Team The heart transplant team is the strength of our program and encompasses all of the specialists involved in treating and caring for patients. These individuals collaborate to ensure each patient receives the care and information necessary for a successful outcome. The transplant coordinator is the main point of contact and he or she will be completely familiar with each patient’s needs. Transplant team contacts: Surgeons: Primary Physicians: To contact the Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Heart Transplant Program, please call +233-24000000. To contact the Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Heart Transplant Program, please call
Ghana And West Africa Heart Valve Center Look to the Heart & Vascular Center at Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital for high-quality treatment from experienced cardiovascular specialists. Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital's renowned team of heart valve surgeons is skilled in the advanced treatment of heart valve disease, including comprehensive care for aortic and mitral valve disorders, minimally invasive valve surgery, adult congenital valve disorders and percutaneous and novel devices, as well as participation in the latest clinical trials and research. Our procedures include the following: Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a treatment option for patients with severe symptomatic calcified native aortic valve stenosis who have been determined to be inoperable or high risk for open-chest surgery to replace their diseased aortic heart valve. Aortic Valve Replacement/Repair Aortic valve replacement surgery is for the treatment of narrowing (stenosis) or leakage (regurgitation) of the aortic valve. Different types of valves may be used for this treatment. Partial Sternotomy Aortic Valve Replacement A partial sternotomy approach to valve surgery is a less invasive way for the surgeon to access the aortic valve for replacement, compared to the traditional open surgery. Mitral Valve Replacement/Repair There are several types of mitral valve replacement or repair. You and your doctor should discuss the best option for you. Tricuspid Valve Repair Tricuspid valve repair may be recommended for primary tricuspid disease to treat valvular leakage. Minimally Invasive Surgical Options One of the most exciting advancements in valvular surgery is the addition of minimally invasive surgical techniques.
Blood & Lymph Node Cancer Program Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Cancer Center's Blood and Lymphatic Cancer (Hematological Malignancies) Program provides comprehensive evaluation and management of a broad range of blood and lymphatic diseases. Sophisticated radiation oncology, immunotherapy, and stem cell transplantation are incorporated into treatment when appropriate. We provide comprehensive therapy for a broad range of disorders, including: · Acute and chronic leukemias · Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) · Hodgkin's Lymphoma · Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma · Myeloma Blood and Bone Marrow Transplant Program
Our Vision Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital, DDC brings together gastroenterologists, surgeons, and radiologists who have special interests in dealing with various digestive problems. It is our goal to provide comprehensive clinical services for patients with known or suspected digestive disorders, incorporating the disciplines of gastroenterology, hepatology, nutrition, pediatric services ... plus many others. The Challenge The management of digestive diseases, which has improved enormously over the last two to three decades, has also become more complex as the number of treatments has rapidly grown. The challenge is to combine the proper care using the most effective treatments in combination with competent and caring medical advice. The majority of patients are managed with medical, endoscopic, and non-operative therapies; but, when these treatments are ineffective, patients are referred for surgical management. This has made it essential for specialists of different expertise to work together to provide the most effective and efficient treatment for their patients. Specialized Care The DDC's specialized faculty has particular expertise in a variety of approaches to digestive health. · advanced diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy; · esophageal diseases and general motility disorders; · liver disease (and transplantation); · complex pancreatic and biliary diseases; · interventional radiology; · nutritional disorders; · ano-rectal and colonic problems; · laparoscopic surgery; · pediatric gastroenterology and surgery; and · GI oncology (in association with the Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Cancer Center). 1. Gastritis 2. Infections of the Small Bowel 3. Gallstones and Bile Duct Stones 4. Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction 5. Abdominal Pain 6. Stomach and Duodenum 7. Diseases of the Stomach 8. Anal Stenosis 9. Acute Pancreatitis 10. Diseases of the Small Bowel
