Tripura Medical Team Successfully Operates on Newborn with Rare Diaphragmatic Hernia
Tripura doctors save newborn with rare defect in complex surgery
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Doctors at Tripura Medical College and Dr BRAM Teaching Hospital successfully performed a life-saving surgery on a two-day-old newborn diagnosed with Left-Sided Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. The infant's family expressed immense gratitude for the medical team's efforts, highlighting the complexity of the case.
- 01The newborn was diagnosed with Left-Sided Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) during a 32-week antenatal check-up.
- 02The baby was delivered via Lower Segment Caesarean Section (LSCS) on May 19 and underwent surgery just two days later.
- 03Dr Aniruddha Basak led the two-hour surgical procedure to repair the diaphragmatic defect.
- 04The surgery was successful, and the baby is expected to be discharged on May 30.
- 05The case is noted as one of the rare and complex neonatal surgical interventions performed in Tripura.
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A team of doctors at Tripura Medical College (TMC) and Dr BRAM Teaching Hospital successfully conducted a complex surgery on a two-day-old newborn suffering from Left-Sided Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH), a rare and potentially life-threatening condition. The baby, born to Dipanka Nama and Briti Roy in Sepahijala district, was diagnosed with CDH during an antenatal examination at 32 weeks of gestation. Following medical advice, the infant was delivered via Lower Segment Caesarean Section (LSCS) on May 19 and was immediately admitted to the Special Newborn Care Unit (SNCU) at TMC. On May 20, Dr Aniruddha Basak led a successful two-hour surgery to correct the defect and reposition the abdominal organs. The infant has shown steady recovery and is scheduled for discharge on May 30. The mother expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the medical team for their critical intervention, emphasizing the anxiety they faced during the pregnancy.
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The successful surgery highlights the capabilities of local medical facilities in Tripura, potentially improving healthcare outcomes for similar cases in the region.
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