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Hospital reconstructs accident victim’s skull using his bone
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Doctors at Delhi’s Manipal Hospital, Dwarka, reconstruct a road accident victim’s skull using his own bone flap following emergency surgery for severe brain swelling.
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Hospital reconstructs accident victim’s skull using his bone
New Delhi: A 27-year-old man who suffered severe brain injuries in a road accident underwent emergency surgery at a Delhi hospital, where doctors removed blood clots, relieved pressure on his brain and later reconstructed his skull using a portion of bone removed during the initial procedure. The patient was brought to Manipal Hospital, Dwarka, with multiple intracranial bleeds, extensive brain swelling and a skull fracture. He had also sustained injuries to his ribs and shoulder, the hospital said in a statement.
The neurosurgery team, led by Dr Anurag Saxena, performed surgery to remove blood clots from both sides of the brain and temporarily removed a portion of the skull to accommodate the swelling and prevent further damage. Following intensive care and a prolonged recovery, the patient underwent a second procedure in which the removed bone flap was placed back to reconstruct the skull and restore its protective covering.
The patient showed steady improvement and was discharged in a stable condition, the hospital said. Explaining the procedure, Saxena said severe brain swelling can cause pressure to build up inside the skull, threatening the brain’s blood supply and vital functions. The temporary removal of a portion of the skull gives the swollen brain room to expand, while the same bone can be used for reconstruction once the patient’s condition improves, he said.
