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NRI's Eye Saved in Rare Fungal Infection Surgery
15 Feb
Summary
- A 61-year-old NRI's eye was saved using a complex endoscopic procedure.
- Doctors successfully treated advanced mucormycosis, preserving facial structures.
- The procedure left no external scars, marking a significant medical success.
A 61-year-old Non-Resident Indian (NRI) from Vadodara, residing in the US, has successfully recovered from advanced mucormycosis after undergoing a complex endoscopic procedure.
Doctors at GMERS Medical College and Hospital, Gotri, treated the patient, who presented with swelling in his left eye and facial deviation. Previous consultations at private hospitals had recommended invasive surgeries including eye removal and excision of facial structures due to the aggressive fungal infection.
Investigations revealed the infection had spread to adjacent facial areas and reached the brain. The ENT team performed a nearly three-and-a-half-hour endoscopic surgery within 24 hours of admission. The procedure cleared fungal growth from the nasal cavity, facial region, and hard palate.
Crucially, the patient's eyeball was preserved through an endoscopic retro-orbital clearance, leaving no external scars. This multidisciplinary effort, involving various specialists, ensured the preservation of his eye, upper jaw, and hard palate. The patient received 35 days of high-dose antifungal and antibiotic therapy and was discharged in stable condition, having made a full recovery.
