Rare Tracheal Narrowing Successfully Treated with Endoscopic Surgery at GBH General Hospital
Udaipur: In a groundbreaking medical achievement, doctors at GBH General Hospital successfully treated a 10-year-old child suffering from severe tracheal stenosis, a rare condition affecting one in four lakh children. Using advanced endoscopic surgery and T-tube placement, the medical team restored the child’s airway, significantly improving breathing function. Experts claim this is the first-ever procedure of its kind in Southern Rajasthan.
A Decade of Respiratory Struggles Resolved
The young patient, a resident of Udaipur, had been struggling with breathing difficulties since birth, frequently requiring hospitalization due to recurrent pneumonia. His condition often worsened to the point where ventilator support was necessary. Recently, the child’s family brought him to pediatric specialist Dr. Gaurav Ameta at GBH General Hospital. Upon further evaluation by ENT surgeon Dr. Kanishk Mehta, an endoscopic examination revealed a severe tracheal narrowing (subglottic stenosis Grade 4)—reducing the airway diameter to just 2.3 mm, significantly impairing normal respiration.
Successful Endoscopic Surgery Restores Airway Function
A team of specialists, including Dr. Gaurav Ameta (Pediatric Specialist), Dr. Kanishk Mehta (ENT Surgeon), and Dr. Rajanendra Sharma (Anesthesia Specialist), performed a minimally invasive coblation-assisted endoscopic procedure to widen the child’s airway to 8mm. The results were immediate and successful, allowing the patient to be discharged the very next day.
Dr. Kanishk Mehta highlighted that this was the first time such an advanced airway reconstruction surgery had been successfully performed in Southern Rajasthan. The breakthrough procedure offers new hope for children suffering from similar conditions, paving the way for advanced minimally invasive treatments in pediatric airway surgeries.
A Milestone in Pediatric Airway Surgery
This medical success underscores GBH General Hospital’s commitment to cutting-edge healthcare, reinforcing its position as a leader in pediatric and ENT surgeries in Southern Rajasthan. The hospital continues to bring innovative treatments and advanced medical care to patients facing rare and complex health challenges.
