Media Release
Mangaluru, May 2: KMC Hospital, saved the life of Shetty (name changed) who was battling with critically rare and fatal abdominal aortic dissection with aneurysm leak. What seemed like a stomach issue turned out to be something much more dangerous a massive, life-threatening leak in his main blood vessel, the aorta. This ground-breaking procedure was led by Dr M N Bhat, senior interventional cardiologist, alongside Dr Keerthiraj, interventional neuro-radiologist; Dr Madhav Kamath, cardio thoracic & vascular surgeon; Dr Ashok Bhat, nephrologist; Dr Sathyanarayan, senior laparoscopic surgeon; and Dr Sunil, anaesthetist.
On the morning of April 15, Shetty rushed into the emergency room with severe stomach pain and uncontrollable vomiting. Dr M N Bhat immediately requested an emergency abdominal ultrasound and CT scan, which revealed an abdominal aortic dissection with an aneurysm actively leaking blood into the pelvis. The situation rapidly worsened as the patient’s blood pressure plummeted, leading to acute kidney failure and paralytic ileus. Abdominal aortic leaks of this nature are among the most fatal emergencies in medicine, with a near 100% mortality rate if not treated immediately. Survival often depends on minutes, making rapid intervention critical.
Speaking about this extraordinary case, Dr M N Bhat, senior interventional cardiologist, KMC Hospital, Mangaluru said, “A leaking aortic aneurysm is a rapidly fatal condition with very little time to act. Recognizing the urgency, we identified that a special large-sized stent graft was required to seal the leak, something not available at short notice in most cities.”
Dr Keerthiraj, interventional neuro-radiologist, KMC Hospital Mangaluru added, “This case was extremely challenging due to the critical instability of the patient. Precision, speed, and teamwork were crucial. Endovascular techniques have revolutionized the management of such life-threatening vascular emergencies.”
The multidisciplinary team was quickly mobilized, and an emergency endovascular stenting procedure was performed overnight, lasting over four hours. The leak was successfully sealed, and the aneurysm was secured with the stent grafts. Over the following days, with intensive supportive care, Shetty gradually stabilized and was eventually discharged in good health.
Saghir Siddiqui, regional chief operating officer, KMC Hospital Mangaluru commented, “We are immensely proud of our team’s expertise and prompt action that led to saving a life under such critical circumstances. This achievement highlights KMC Hospital’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge emergency and vascular care to our patients.”
This successful intervention marks a significant milestone for KMC Hospital, Mangaluru, demonstrating its readiness and capability to handle even the rarest and most critical vascular emergencies with exceptional skill and collaboration.
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