Living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) is considered one of the most intricate and demanding surgical procedures known to medical science. Traditionally, the procedure has been associated with substantial blood loss and the necessity for extensive blood and blood product transfusions. However, in a significant medical
The prevalence of acute liver failure in India is around 1-2%. Mortality in ALF is around 75% if not treated timely~ ~ The best chance of survival for such a patient is an urgent liver transplant to have a chance for survival. However, due to progress in
ImPaCCT Foundation, Tata Memorial Centre, hosted a press conference today at the hospital, addressing crucial aspects of Paediatric Cancer Care in India. Speaking at the event were, Ms. Shalini Jatia (Officer-in-Charge, ImPaCCT Foundation, Tata Memorial Centre), Dr. Shripad Banavali (Director, Academics, Tata Memorial Centre) and Dr.
for 7-month-old, first Liver Transplant of Infant in Gujarat The team overcame several challenges before and during the surgery to accomplish the remarkable feat. Ahmedabad: In a remarkable medical achievement, Apollo Hospitals Ahmedabad has successfully performed a liver transplant on a 7-month-old male child, weighing just 5.5 kg. The feat
Villagers come together to raise funds to take care of the patient's medical expenses As Rakhi festivities were celebrated all over the country, a 21-year-old sister went above and beyond for her 17-year-old brother who was battling autoimmune liver cirrhosis. By offering her own portion of
Acute or chronic liver failure is commonly seen in patients with fatty liver due to the sudden worsening of liver disease and underlying liver damage. These patients have a higher risk of mortality up to 60–70% without liver transplantation~ Navi Mumbai : A 40 years old morbidly obese patient
A complex, tricky and timely liver transplant carried out by the highly experienced surgeons at Aakash Healthcare Super Speciality Hospital gave a new lease of life to an Iraqi National. New Delhi: Liver transplant is always a complex procedure, but when the case comes wrapped around
Children across the world symbolize innocence and pure joy. When kids are afflicted with disease, along with the kid, the parents and family also go through painful moments. But, true to their nature, Kids are resilient and bounce back from ailments given proper treatment and
Sashidhar (name changed) aged 70 got admitted at the AIG Hospitals on 14th June with complaints of breathlessness, chest pain, and severe weakness. After primary diagnosis with ECG and ECHO, the patient was diagnosed with heart failure and severely decreased heart pumping (EF -28%). Patient
