In a groundbreaking feat, Raipur’s Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Memorial Hospital surgically removed stage 3 invasive thymic carcinoma from an 11 year old’s heart, eclipsing medical journals prior youngest case of 12 years. Led by Dr. Krishnakant Sahu, the heart chest vascular team executed the complex R0 resection using heart lung machine and dual sternotomy thoracotomy approach on the 12 x 8cm, 400g tumor invading pericardium, phrenic nerve, aorta, main pulmonary artery, left atrium, and lung.
Medical Marvel Amid Rarity
Thymic carcinoma type B thymoma typically afflicts 40 60 year old’s, making pediatric occurrence extraordinarily rare. Six months of symptoms chest pain, heaviness, dyspnea led to CT revealing mediastinal mass. Multiple centers declined due to risks. Ambedkar’s 4 hour surgery excised primary and three satellite pleural tumors, repairing left atrium and sacrificing pericardium phrenic nerve lung portions amid 4 unit transfusion.
Comprehensive Recovery Journey
Post biopsy confirmed stage 3 invasive thymic carcinoma, 25 radiation cycles followed. Six months later, the Champa lad resumed sixth grade schooling and exams, fully recovered. Case won best paper at national conference, queued for international journal, affirming hospitals 95% share of Chhattisgarh’s chest mediastinal cancers.
Healthcare Milestone for Heartland
Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal congratulated team, Dean Dr. Vivek Chaudhary hailed advanced capabilities obviating metro travel. Superintendent Dr. Santosh Sonkar praised expertise. This underscores public sectors prowess in pediatric oncology, saving lives accessibly.
Ambedkar Hospital’s valor sets benchmark, proving innovation conquers rarity for common good.
Author: This news is edited by: Abhishek Verma, (Editor, CANON TIMES)
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