Complex Surgery Saves 6-Month-Old Girl at Lucknow's Balrampur Hospital
In a remarkable medical achievement, doctors at Balrampur Hospital in Lucknow have successfully performed a highly complex surgery on a six-month-old infant girl. The child, a resident of Sultanpur, was suffering from a severe congenital condition where her abdominal organs had abnormally shifted into her chest cavity.
A Critical Condition Since Birth
The baby girl had been experiencing severe and distressing symptoms since her birth, including significant breathing difficulties, persistent vomiting, and episodes of fainting. Her critical condition led her family to bring her to Balrampur Hospital on January 31, where she was immediately admitted to the paediatric ward in a life-threatening state.
Under the care of Dr. Akhilesh Kumar, a series of thorough medical investigations were conducted. These included comprehensive blood tests, X-rays, echocardiography, a contrast study, and a CT scan. The diagnostic results revealed a serious birth defect known as a congenital diaphragmatic hernia.
Understanding the Diaphragmatic Defect
This condition involves a hole or weakness in the diaphragm, the muscular partition separating the chest and abdominal cavities. Due to this defect, organs from the abdomen—such as the stomach, intestines, or liver—can protrude through the opening into the chest cavity.
This abnormal displacement has two major consequences:
- It severely restricts the proper development and expansion of the lungs, leading to respiratory distress.
- It places excessive pressure on both the heart and lungs, compromising their function and causing the symptoms the infant endured.
A Successful Surgical Intervention and Recovery
The medical team at Balrampur Hospital undertook the challenging task of correcting this defect through surgery. The procedure involved carefully repositioning the displaced abdominal organs back into their correct location and repairing the hole in the diaphragm.
The surgery was a success, marking a significant milestone in paediatric care. A key indicator of the infant's improving health came on Saturday, when she was successfully weaned off ventilator support—a crucial step in her recovery journey.
The child is now under close observation and is steadily recovering in the hospital, bringing immense relief to her family and showcasing the expertise of the healthcare professionals at Balrampur Hospital.
