The department of paediatrics and surgery at a Karnal hospital successfully managed a life-threatening case of intussusception in a one-year-old child. Due to delayed presentation and compromised bowel viability, the child required an exploratory laparotomy with resection and anastomosis of a gangrenous bowel segment in an anaemic infant with active septicaemia. Timely diagnosis, a coordinated multidisciplinary approach, and prompt surgical intervention played a crucial role in saving the child's life and ensuring a successful recovery.
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in High-Risk Cardiac Patient
In another remarkable achievement, the departments of general and laparoscopic surgery, anaesthesia and critical care, and interventional cardiology jointly conducted a laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a Mirizzi syndrome type I patient with post left ventricular (LV) aneurysm repair and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), with an ejection fraction (EF) of 30 per cent. The patient's heart was functioning at approximately 30 per cent capacity, with a swollen heart muscle (LV aneurysm), making the surgery highly challenging and high-risk.
Using advanced indocyanine green (ICG)-guided laparoscopic cholecystectomy with invasive cardiac monitoring and inotropic support, the surgical team achieved enhanced visualisation of the biliary anatomy, improving surgical precision. The anaesthesia team conducted invasive arterial blood pressure and cardiac output monitoring, ensuring safety while minimising the risk of complications in this complex case.
ENT Surgeons Remove Earring from Nine-Month-Old's Cricopharynx
The department of ENT and head and neck surgery successfully managed a delicate case involving a nine-month-old child who had a foreign object—an earring—lodged in the cricopharynx. Due to the young age of the child and the sensitive location of the foreign body, the case required careful planning and precise intervention. The earring was safely removed without complications, preventing potential damage, infection, and discomfort, and ensuring a smooth recovery for the child.
