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Tirunelveli (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 25: Kauvery Hospitals, one of India's leading multi-specialty healthcare hospital chains, has always been at the forefront of medical treatments, technology and services.
A 22-year-old youth was admitted to the emergency ward of Kauvery hospital, Tirunelveli, with serious internal injuries. The CT scan revealed that the accident had caused his abdominal organs, including his small intestine, large intestine, stomach and liver, to move through a hole in his diaphragm to his chest region. This resulted in breathing difficulties and life-threatening complications. Then, the patient was immediately stabilized with oxygen, intravenous fluids, antibiotics, and antihypertensives.
A team of specialists, including Dr. Karthikeyan, surgical gastroenterologist and Dr. Sanjiv Pandian, cardiothoracic surgeon, immediately swung into action and a minimally invasive laparoscopic surgical approach was opted for; but due to difficulties, he performed a complex surgical procedure to return the displaced organs to their original position.
After surgery, the patient was able to breathe normally and fully recovered within 7 days. He has now returned to his daily activities and work.
"The peculiarity of this case is that diaphragmatic hernia is normally considered a congenital defect, but this was caused by a road accident. I thank the entire team at Kauvery Hospital, Tirunelveli, for their prompt 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 brought together their expertise to handle this rare and complex case," said Dr. .Lakshmanan, Medical Administrator, Kauvery Hospitals.
Tirunelveli (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 25: Kauvery Hospitals, one of India's leading multi-specialty healthcare hospital chains, has always been at the forefront of medical treatments, technology and services.
A 22-year-old youth was admitted to the emergency ward of Kauvery hospital, Tirunelveli, with serious internal injuries. The CT scan revealed that the accident had caused his abdominal organs, including his small intestine, large intestine, stomach and liver, to move through a hole in his diaphragm to his chest region. This resulted in breathing difficulties and life-threatening complications. Then, the patient was immediately stabilized with oxygen, intravenous fluids, antibiotics, and antihypertensives.
A team of specialists, including Dr. Karthikeyan, surgical gastroenterologist and Dr. Sanjiv Pandian, cardiothoracic surgeon, immediately swung into action and a minimally invasive laparoscopic surgical approach was opted for; but due to difficulties, he performed a complex surgical procedure to return the displaced organs to their original position.
After surgery, the patient was able to breathe normally and fully recovered within 7 days. He has now returned to his daily activities and work.
"The peculiarity of this case is that diaphragmatic hernia is normally considered a congenital defect, but this was caused by a road accident. I thank the entire team at Kauvery Hospital, Tirunelveli, for their prompt 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 brought together their expertise to handle this rare and complex case," said Dr. .Lakshmanan, Medical Administrator, Kauvery Hospitals.
