Doctors at Kauvery Hospital give new lease of Life to 22-year-old man with Rare Diaphragmatic Hernia caused by road accident

Tirunelveli: Kauvery Hospitals, a prominent chain of multi-speciality healthcare facilities in India, is renowned for its cutting-edge medical treatments, advanced technology, and comprehensive healthcare services.  

A 22-year-old man was rushed to the emergency ward of Kauvery Hospitals in Tirunelveli, India, after sustaining severe internal injuries from an accident. A CT scan revealed that the impact had pushed his abdominal organs— including the small intestine, large intestine, stomach, and liver—through a tear in his diaphragm into his chest cavity. This condition led to breathing difficulties and posed life-threatening risks. So, immediately patient was stabilized with oxygen support, IV fluids, antibiotics and antihypertensives.  

After the surgery, the patient was able to breathe normally and fully recovers within 7 days. He is now back to his daily activities and work.

"The peculiarity of the case is that diaphragmatic hernia is normally seen as a birth defect, but this was caused by a road accident. I'm grateful to the entire team at Kauvery Hospital, Tirunelveli for their swift diagnosis and successful surgery, which saved the life of this young patient," said Dr Karthikeyan, news agency ANI reported.

"This case is a testament to Kauvery Hospitals' commitment to providing exceptional, life-saving medical care. We are proud of our team of specialists especially Dr Karthikeyan who pooled their expertise handle this rare and complex case, said Dr Lakshmanan, Medical Administrator at Kauvery Hospitals.