For the first time in Nepal, a blocked vein of the brain was opened without a rupture in KMC
Kathmandu. For the first time in Nepal, a blocked vein that carries blood from heart to brain has been successfully opened without incision at Kathmandu Medical College (KMC).
Bipana Magar, 22, of Dhading has been diagnosed with a blocked vein through a sophisticated blood vessel treatment. Due to a disease called Takayasu Arteritis, the branches of the major artery that supply blood to his brain were completely closed for a long time. On top of that, he suffered a stroke when the right middle artery of the brain suddenly closed. In the same patient, the treatment was very challenging because of the opening of a blocked artery for a long time and the removal of a clot of blood from the suddenly blocked artery. The treatment was done under the leadership of Dr.
Arun Poudel, a neuro intervention specialist. Dr. Poudel has a high specialization in neurovascular treatment from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India. He is currently leading the service at KMC. The treatment team consists of Dr. Praveen Khatri was also involved.
In the treatment done through the blood vessel without opening the head, the artery which had been closed for a long time was widened with the help of a special balloon. After this, blood circulation was restored by placing a special mesh to keep the blood vessel open. Immediately after this, the blood clot stuck in the right middle artery of the brain was removed by mechanical method. After this, blood flow was again made to the brain.
Dr. Poudel said that there was a significant improvement in the patient during the treatment. She also thanked the doctors in the treatment room.
“I had to open the artery that had been completely blocked for a long time and immediately treat the stroke that occurred at the same time,” said Dr. Poudel, “This case is one of the most memorable and challenging events of my 6-year treatment journey.” “
Neuralgia, rheumatism, anesthesia and intensive care and cardiologists were coordinated for the treatment and further management of the patient.
Takayasu arteritis is a rare disease that causes problems in the large blood vessels in the body.
This can cause the blood vessels to narrow or close. This can make it difficult for enough blood to reach various organs including the brain. According to doctors, such complex brain and blood vessel treatment is possible in Nepal with the necessary infrastructure, skilled manpower and coordination of various specialists.
Dr.
Sunil Kumar Sharma, director of KMC and former lawmaker, says that he has been active in the campaign to make health care accessible to the general public. Under his initiative, KMC has been conducting free health camps in various places.
KMC has been active in providing free treatment to the indigent and helpless patients and assisting in the treatment of patients suffering from serious diseases. Sharma also announced that KMC Hospital would provide free treatment to all the people affected by the recent floods in the Bhotekoshi area.
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