Successful High-Risk Brain Surgery Performed on 75-Year-Old Patient in Katra
SMVDNSH docs perform successful brain surgery of 75-year-old
Hindustan Times
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Doctors at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Superspeciality Hospital in Katra, Jammu & Kashmir, successfully conducted a seven-hour emergency brain surgery on a 75-year-old patient suffering from a brain hemorrhage. The surgery was necessitated by the patient's deteriorating condition while on thrombolytic medication for pulmonary thromboembolism.
- 01Emergency brain surgery was performed on a 75-year-old patient.
- 02The patient developed a brain hemorrhage while on clot-dissolving medication.
- 03The surgery lasted nearly seven hours and was successful.
- 04The patient was discharged after twenty days in the neurocritical care unit.
- 05The case highlights advancements in healthcare provided by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board.
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At Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Superspeciality Hospital in Katra, Jammu & Kashmir, doctors successfully performed a seven-hour emergency brain surgery on a 75-year-old patient who developed a brain hemorrhage while undergoing treatment for pulmonary thromboembolism. Dr. Khushwant Singh, a consultant neurosurgeon, explained that the patient's condition was critical, necessitating the surgery despite the high risk of uncontrollable bleeding. Following the surgery, the patient received intensive care in the neurocritical care unit and was discharged after twenty days. Dr. Yashpal Sharma, executive director of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence, emphasized the importance of this case in demonstrating the commitment of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board to enhance healthcare services in the region, making advanced medical care accessible to patients in Jammu & Kashmir.
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This successful surgery showcases the advanced medical capabilities available in Jammu & Kashmir, potentially improving healthcare access for local residents.
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