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Pregnant Woman's 27-lb Fibroid Removed in Miraculous Surgery
18 Apr
Summary
- A 27-pound fibroid was successfully removed from a pregnant woman.
- Doctors initially advised termination and hysterectomy for the pregnancy.
- The surgery occurred at 17 weeks of pregnancy without impacting the baby.
A Chicago mother, expecting her second child, has experienced a remarkable medical intervention. Brionna Johnson was diagnosed with eight large fibroids, weighing a total of 27 pounds, which pressed on her uterus and organs. Several doctors advised her to terminate the pregnancy and undergo a hysterectomy, but Johnson refused.
Seeking a different approach, Johnson consulted Dr. Pierre Johnson, an obstetrician and gynecologist at Loretto Hospital. At 17 weeks pregnant, Dr. Johnson successfully removed the massive fibroids through a minimally invasive procedure, preserving the pregnancy. This complex surgery has been described as a career highlight by the physician.
Following the operation, Johnson reported feeling fetal movements and expressed gratitude for a "new lease on life" and the opportunity at motherhood. She is now proceeding with her pregnancy, due in August, with positive expectations for a healthy delivery. Her fertility has also been confirmed as unaffected by the surgery.
