- Patient Endured Persistent Back Pain, Abdominal Pain, and Loss of Appetite for 1.5 Years
JAMMU: A 46-year-old patient was diagnosed with a rare case of aortic aneurysm, a condition characterized by a balloon-like bulge in the aorta. She underwent immediate surgery and intensive care at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals. The patient had been experiencing severe back pain, abdominal pain, and loss of appetite for the past 1.5 years.
She also exhibited systemic hypertension and a massive pulsatile abdominal mass, indicating a vascular disorder. Further evaluation revealed high blood pressure, blocked renal arteries, low hemoglobin levels, and an exceptionally large aneurysm measuring 13 cm, significantly exceeding the average size of 2.6 cm.
Despite the high-risk nature of the surgery, the patient was admitted immediately on October 6, 2023, under the supervision of Dr. Niranjan Hiremath, Senior Consultant, Cardiovascular and Aortic Lead, and Dr. Jayant K Hota, Senior Consultant, Nephrologist, both at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi.
Dr. Niranjan Hiremath commented on the case, stating, "This was an extremely challenging case since the patient's condition was deteriorating rapidly due to the size of the aneurysm and inflammation. The Aneurysm was about to rupture and required immediate surgical treatment. This patient was quoted 100% mortality risk in most major hospitals in Delhi – NCR region.
The treatment of aortic aneurysm requires a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach. The patient was admitted on October 6th and optimized for urgent surgery. She was taken for surgery to replace the aortic aneurysm using an artificial tube grapt. She was awake and off the ventilator within 24 hours and made a speedy recovery during her hospital stay. She was discharged on October 18, 2023, with no further complications”
Dr. Jayant K Hota added, "This complex case presented a significant medical challenge, but our priority was to provide a precise diagnosis and multidisciplinary care to manage the patient's condition effectively.
The successful treatment of this case is a testament to the expertise and dedication of our team at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, as well as the collaboration between our medical experts and the patient's determination. We are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality of care, and we are proud to have helped this patient achieve a better quality of life."