Fortis Hospital, Anandapur successfully treats 49-year-old male patient suffering from complex intraventricular hemorrhage

Fortis Hospital, Anandapur successfully treats 49-year-old male patient suffering from complex intraventricular hemorrhage 

The patient, with a history of hypertension, presented with sudden slurring of speech and weakness on the left side of the body.  

Kolkata, February 2024: Fortis Hospital, Anandapur, achieved a significant medical breakthrough by treating a 49-year-old male patient suffering from intraventricular hemorrhage, a condition where bleeding occurs inside or around the ventricles in the brain.  

 This condition, often resulting in symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, and unconsciousness, poses a substantial risk, particularly when the haemorrhage extends into the ventricles (IVH), leading to a mortality rate ranging between 50% and 80%. Timely medical intervention and treatment are crucial in such cases. 

 The patient was transferred to Fortis Anandapur from a Kolkata-based hospital after experiencing worsening symptoms, including slurring of speech and weakness on the left side of his body. Under the expert care of Dr. G.R. Vijay Kumar, Director, Neurosurgery, and Dr. Abta Bachchan, Consultant Neurosurgery, the patient underwent a complex surgical procedure to alleviate the pressure on his brain's right side and remove the blood clot causing the haemorrhage. 

 Dr. G.R. Vijay Kumar elaborated on the procedure, said, "To relieve pressure on the right side of the patient's brain, we performed a decompressive craniotomy* under general anaesthesia. Following this, we conducted a durotomy to create an opening in the protective brain layer and carefully removed the blood clot, ensuring no further bleeding occurred. The temporarily removed portion of the skull was preserved for reimplantation once the brain recovered from the injury. Subsequently, we replaced the protective layer (dura) and applied Duragen Plus, a special material, before closing the wound layers. Additionally, a subgaleal drain was utilised to prevent further bleeding and aid in the healing process. Finally, the surgical area was dressed to promote effective wound healing." 

 “The patient displayed weakness in one side of his body (left hemiparesis) upon his admission to the hospital. However, after receiving the treatment, he is stable and was discharged on time and is showing positive recovery progress,” Dr. Abta Bachchan said. 

 *A craniotomy is a surgical procedure in which a part of the skull is temporarily removed to expose the brain and perform an intracranial procedure