In a remarkable case highlighting the importance of accurate
diagnosis and advanced neurosurgical expertise, Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar successfully
treated a 32-year-old HR professional from Bolani who had been suffering from severe
chronic head pain for nearly four years following a traumatic workplace accident.

The patient sustained a life threatening head injury in 2022 after a ceiling fan detached from
the roof at his workplace and fell directly on him. The impact caused a severe head injury,
while one of the fan blades struck his right shoulder. He immediately lost consciousness and
was rushed to a nearby hospital before being referred to another healthcare facility for
emergency treatment.

Although he regained consciousness after the initial treatment, he continued to suffer from
persistent pain at the back of his head for nearly four years. Despite consulting specialists at
reputed hospitals across Bengaluru, Kolkata, and Vellore and undergoing multiple

investigations, the cause of his pain remained undiagnosed. His condition eventually
worsened with recurrent pus discharge from the back of his head, prompting him to seek
treatment at Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar on the recommendation of his organizations
management.

Following a comprehensive neurological evaluation and advanced imaging, Dr. Sunil Patra,
Consultant Neurosurgery, Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar, identified multiple retained
foreign bodies embedded in the patients brain since the original accident, which had
remained undetected for years and were causing persistent pain, recurrent infection, and

pus discharge. As the fragments were located close to the visual cortex and the transverse
sinus, making the surgery highly complex with risks of vision loss and severe bleeding, the
neurosurgical team meticulously planned and successfully performed a delicate procedure
to remove the foreign bodies while preserving critical brain structures. Appropriate
antibiotic therapy and advanced surgical techniques were also used to treat the infection
and prevent its recurrence.

The patient recovered well after surgery, experienced complete relief from the chronic head
pain that had troubled him for four years, and was discharged in stable condition. He has
since resumed his normal personal and professional life without any neurological deficits.

Speaking about the case, Dr. Sunil Patra, Consultant  Neurosurgery, Manipal Hospital
Bhubaneswar, said "This was an extremely challenging case because the retained foreign
bodies were located near the visual cortex and the transverse sinus, a major venous channel
of the brain. The surgery required meticulous planning and precise microsurgical techniques,

as there was a significant risk of vision loss or severe bleeding. In addition to safely removing
the foreign bodies, we also treated the chronic infection with appropriate antibiotics and
surgical management to prevent recurrence. This case highlights the importance of thorough
evaluation in patients with persistent symptoms following traumatic brain injury, even years
after the initial accident."

This successful outcome underscores Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswars advanced
neurosurgical capabilities, multidisciplinary expertise, and commitment to delivering precise
diagnosis and life changing treatment for complex neurological conditions, helping patients
regain their health and quality of life.