Fortis Escorts performs First Multi-layered Flow Modulator surgery in Asia Pacific

The standard treatment of the Aortic aneurysm is either by complex open surgical repair or by placing non-surgically a branched stent; the latter procedure would exclude the aneurysm. Both these procedures have high complication rates. The team of doctors at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute decided to perform a new treatment by deploying a multi-layered flow modulator in the aorta.

The Multi-layered Flow Modulator procedure involving a thoraco-abdominal aortic repair is a skilled procedure done in only most specialized centers in the world not only because of the anatomical complexity but also due to the fragility of the patients in whom these aneurysms occur. Such repairs are complex, time-consuming and impose a systemic injury upon the patients, regardless of whether the repair is performed by open surgery or via a branched technique. The considerable risks associated with such repairs include dialysis, paralysis and death in extreme cases.

The multilayer flow modulator (MFM) is an innovative technology which is minimally invasive and reproducible treatment option. Behind its clinical effectiveness is the use of technology based on an entirely new concept of physics in which the blood flow is modulated by a 3D wire mesh to remove the turbulence within the aneurysm sac while the branches to the important organs are not interrupted. This makes the treatment very safe.

The difference in the conventional stents and the multi-layered flow modulator is the size of the latter device that is ten times the size of a stent used in the conventional method. The 3D multi-layer aspect of the device also assists in regulating the blood flow smoothly.

Dr. Atul Mathur, Director – Interventional Cardiology, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute said, “In the case of this patient the vital arteries were arising from the dilated area. The biggest challenge was treating the aneurysm without any damage to the branch arteries. The patient’s age added to the challenge. Rapid advances have taken place in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases over the last few decades. The multi layered flow modulator and timely intervention is crucial in the success of this non-surgical repair procedure.”

Dr. Yugal Mishra, Director Cardiovascular Surgery, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute said, “The patient had come to us for bypass surgery which was successful. When the challenge to treat the aneurysm came up, it was clear that the multi layered flow modulator was the most preferred option compared to an open surgical repair.”

Dr. Ashok Seth, Chairman – Fortis Escorts Heart Institute said, “We are proud to set yet another record in the field of cardiology. The mission of the team of heart specialists in this organization will always remain to work tirelessly in this field of medical sciences. Our endeavor will always be to achieve many more victories and strive towards more solutions to give a ray of hope for numerous patients dying of failing hearts.”

Fadhil Hamood expressed his gratitude, “I really have no words to thank Dr. Mathur and his team. Now I can go back to my country without fear of the medical complications I could possibly have had. The doctors have given me my life back. ”