Plastic surgeon braved the complication, discharged his duties – Gets a pat on his back
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May - 2025, Posted On: 01 May 2025
The patient had developed ameloblastoma. She was admitted to a reputed private hospital and underwent mandible surgery performed by the plastic surgeon.
After about a day, the patient could not move upper left limb. CT scan of the brain reported middle cerebral artery infract. She was shifted to the ICU to manage inter cranial pressure (ICP). Two days later, a neurosurgeon performed decompressive craniotomy to control ICP.
Post-surgery, patient developed craniotomy wound infection, urinary infection and cerebrospinal fluid infection. Ventriculitis was performed to manage these complications.
Subsequently, tracheostomy was performed after which patient developed complications. The ICU team of doctors managed those complications as well.
Unfortunately, despite best efforts, the patient slipped into a vegetative state.
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