Priyanka Tiwari
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Suspense crime, Digital Desk : In a remarkable medical achievement, doctors at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi have used an innovative, non-surgical technique involving magnets to save a 50-year-old woman from a high-risk, major liver surgery. The procedure successfully treated a rare and severe complication of the bile duct.
The patient was suffering from a complete blockage of her common bile duct, a dangerous complication that occurred after her gallbladder was removed. This meant that bile, a crucial digestive fluid produced by the liver, could not reach her intestine, leading to severe jaundice and posing a serious threat to her life.
Traditionally, the only solution for such a condition is a complex open surgery known as hepaticojejunostomy, which involves surgically connecting the intestine directly to the liver. This procedure carries significant risks and requires a long and painful recovery period.
However, Dr. Anil Arora, Chairman of the Institute of Liver, Gastroenterology and Pancreaticobiliary Sciences, and his team pioneered a revolutionary, minimally invasive approach: Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) guided Biliary Magnet Anastomosis.
The ingenious procedure involved using two powerful, tiny magnets. Under ultrasound guidance through an endoscope, one magnet was placed in the blocked bile duct (on the liver side), while the other was placed in the intestine. Over the next 10 days, the powerful magnetic attraction between the two magnets gradually pulled the tissues together. This constant pressure created a new, permanent pathway, or "anastomosis," for the bile to flow freely from the liver directly into the intestine.
This incredible use of magnetic technology successfully restored the patient's normal bile flow without a single surgical incision. She recovered swiftly and was discharged from the hospital in good health. This successful case marks a significant advancement in interventional gastroenterology, offering a safer, less invasive, and life-saving alternative for patients facing complex biliary complications.
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