AIIMS-Raipur pulls off its first minimally invasive aortic repair
Raipur: In a significant advancement for medical care in the region, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Raipur performed a complex
Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair
(TEVAR) procedure for the first time at the institute in the state.
This minimally invasive technique was used to treat a 24-year-old female patient diagnosed with aortic dissection, a life-threatening condition involving a tear in the inner wall of the thoracic aorta.
Traditionally, such cases necessitate open chest surgery (thoracotomy). However, the medical team at
AIIMS Raipur
employed a less invasive approach, accessing the aorta through an artery in the thigh, thus avoiding major open surgery. The patient presented with an unusually narrow iliac artery. To overcome this challenge, the surgical team innovatively created an alternate route by performing a minor surgical procedure in the lower abdomen to establish an iliac conduit. The stent graft was successfully deployed into the true lumen of the aorta, effectively sealing the tear and restoring proper blood flow after the new access and alternative had been made by the procedure. This intricate and high-risk procedure was a result of the coordinated efforts of an 18-member multidisciplinary team. The
interventional radiology
team was led by Dr N.K. Bodhey, while the Cardiac Surgery team was headed by Dr Nitin Kashyap and Dr Pranay. The anaesthesia team was under the guidance of Dr Subrat Singha. The team of supporting doctors included Dr Krohit Yadav, Dr Ameen Ansari, and Dr Sandeep. Nursing care was provided by Mrs Divya S. Nair and Mr James Victor.
Lt. Gen. Ashok Jindal (Retd.), executive director & CEO of AIIMS Raipur, lauded the collaborative efforts of all departments involved in this achievement.
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