Fortis doctors remove rare 6 cm long fungal ball from 70-year-old patient's heart valve

Published On 2022-08-13 12:12 GMT   |   Update On 2022-08-13 12:12 GMT
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A 70-year-old man diagnosed with a rare condition got a fresh lease of life after undergoing a complex surgery in which doctors extracted a "6 cm-long fungal ball" from his heart valve, hospital authorities said.

Interacting with reporters here, the patient Suresh Chandra said he had contracted COVID-19 in May 2021 and had recovered at home.

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Haryana: Fortis Doctors Remove Rare 6 Cm-Long Fungal Ball From 70-Year-Old Patient's Heart Valve


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