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AIIMS Patna: Rare Chest Tumor Removed in 3-Year-Old
17 Mar
Summary
- A 7x6x5 cm benign tumor was removed from a young girl.
- The rare Ganglioneuroma was near vital organs like lungs and heart.
- Surgery used three tiny incisions, avoiding large chest opening.
Doctors at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, have successfully performed a groundbreaking surgery on a three-year-old girl, removing a rare chest tumor. The Ganglioneuroma, a benign tumor measuring approximately 7x6x5 cm, was situated near critical organs, including the lungs and heart.
Utilizing an advanced "keyhole" thoracoscopic surgery on March 2, the medical team completely removed the tumor through just three minute 5-mm incisions. This minimally invasive approach bypasses the need for a large chest opening, offering reduced pain and quicker healing, especially beneficial for young patients.
The patient has since been discharged on March 9 and is recuperating well, with a follow-up appointment scheduled for March 18. However, complications remain due to the tumor's earlier involvement with the spinal canal, affecting the child's lower limb function. A subsequent spinal surgery is tentatively planned in three months.
The complex procedure, led by Dr. Amit Sinha, involved a specialized pediatric anesthesia team administering single-lung ventilation. The successful removal, lasting five hours, minimized surgical trauma, scarring, and pain, marking a significant achievement for AIIMS Patna.
