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Tirunelveli : Kauvery Hospitals, one of the leading multi-specialty healthcare hospital chains in India has always been at the forefront of medical treatment, technology and services.
A 22-year-old young man was admitted to the emergency
ward at Kauvery hospitals, Tirunelveli, with severe internal injuries. CT scan
revealed that the accident had caused his abdominal organs, including the small
intestine, large intestine, stomach and liver, to move through a hole in the
diaphragm and into his chest region. This resulted in breathing difficulties
and life-threatening complications. So, immediately patient was stabilized with
oxygen support, IV fluids, antibiotics and antihypertensives.
A team of specialists, including Dr.Karthikeyan,
Surgical Gastroenterologist and Dr Sanjiv Pandian – Cardio-thoracic Surgeon,
immediately into action, a minimally- invasive laparoscopic surgical method was
opted; but due to difficulty, performed a complex surgical procedure to move
the displaced organs back to their original position.
After the surgery, the patient was able to breathe
normally and fully recovers within 7 days. He is now back to his daily
activities and work.
“The peculiarity of the case is that diaphragmatic
hernia is normally seen as a birth defect, but this was caused by a road
accident. I’m grateful to the entire team at Kauvery Hospital, Tirunelveli for
their swift diagnosis and successful surgery, which saved the life of this
young patient,” said Dr Karthikeyan.
“This case is a testament to Kauvery Hospitals’
commitment to providing exceptional, life-saving medical care. We are proud of
our team of specialists especially Dr Karthikeyan who pooled their expertise
handle this rare and complex case, said Dr
Lakshmanan, Medical Administrator at Kauvery Hospitals.