PGIMS Rohtak docs give 3-yr-old a new lease of life after complex surgery

The family of a 3-year-old boy was overwhelmed with joy on Thursday when doctors at the PGIMS, Rohtak, discharged him after around two months of intensive treatment. He was admitted following a severe tracheal injury sustained during Holi celebrations.

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The child was seriously injured on March 14 after falling from a rooftop onto an iron gate, which caused a penetrating tracheal injury, extensive pneumomediastinum, and other life-threatening complications. He underwent emergency surgery the very next day.

PGIMS Director Prof SK Singhal was present at the time of discharge and extended his best wishes to the child and his family.

“A highly skilled team of surgeons—Dr SS Lohchab, Dr Sandeep Singh, Dr Panmeshwar, and Dr. Shoranki—along with the Cardiac Anesthesia and Anesthesia team comprising Dr Geeta Saroha, Dr Indra Malik and Dr Kirti Kamal, performed a complex surgical procedure to repair the tracheal tear. The surgery involved a partial sternotomy and intricate suturing, showcasing the team’s exceptional surgical capabilities,” said an official.

Dr Lohchab said despite the successful surgery, the boy encountered a series of postoperative complications, including surgical site infection, pneumothorax and lung collapse. These required additional medical interventions such as chest tube insertion, bronchoscopy, and re-suturing, he added.

He maintained that under the continuous and dedicated care of the medical staff, the child gradually recovered in two months, his condition stabilised, his wounds healed, and his vitals normalised, leading to his discharge on May 15.

“We have recommended the child a high-protein diet, steam inhalation, chest physiotherapy and regular follow-ups to support his continued recovery,” Dr Lohchab added.