Lucknow doctors perform 10-hour surgery after nail pierces 7-year-old's brain
A seven-year-old boy from Balrampur district was brought to King George's Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow with an 8-centimetre iron nail lodged in his brain through his neck. The trauma surgery team at KGMU saved his life through a complex, 10-hour-long operation that required meticulous precision and coordination across departments.The incident occurred when the child accidentally fell while playing and landed on an iron nail, which pierced through his neck and reached a highly sensitive area of the brain. After being rushed to a nearby hospital, he was referred to KGMU due to the severity of his condition.advertisementUpon reviewing the MRI and CT scan reports, doctors at KGMU's Trauma Centre realized the case was extremely dangerous. A multi-disciplinary team comprising experts from neurosurgery, ENT, anaesthesia, trauma, and paediatrics was swiftly assembled. The surgery was planned with minute precision, with every millimetre of the operation requiring extreme caution.
Using microsurgical techniques and a neuro-navigation system, the surgical team was able to carefully remove the nail without damaging any major blood vessels. Doctors noted that the nail had reached a part of the brain where even a minor error could have been fatal.Following the complex operation, the boy was admitted to the ICU under continuous observation. His condition has since shown steady improvement, and doctors have confirmed that he is now out of danger and on the path to a normal recovery.The Medical Superintendent of KGMU stated that this case will be documented as a significant contribution to medical science. A comprehensive report on the surgery will soon be published in an international medical journal, offering valuable insights to the global medical community.Trending Reel
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