Doctors at TRIHMS save one-month-old girl suffering from retinopathy of prematurity plus disease
Itanagar: Doctors at the Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (TRIHMS) in Naharlagun, Arunachal Pradesh, successfully treated a one-month-old girl diagnosed with retinopathy of prematurity plus disease, officials announced on Thursday.
According to the PTI report, Chief Minister Pema Khandu congratulated the team of doctors for the first such surgery in the state.
Also Read:Doctors at Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences perform rare heart surgery on 30-year-old patient
"Heartiest congratulations to the dedicated team at TRIHMS for achieving yet another medical milestone! A 1-month-old baby girl with Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) Plus Disease was successfully treated with intravitreal anti-VEGF under topical anaesthesia for the first time in Arunachal Pradesh," Khandu posted on X.
"...this groundbreaking procedure highlights their commitment to delivering advanced healthcare to our people. Kudos to the team for their tireless efforts and service!" he said, news agency PTI reported.
Also Read:Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences doctors perform first Coronary Angioplasty PTCA procedure
Disclaimer: This website is primarily for healthcare professionals. The content here does not replace medical advice and should not be used as medical, diagnostic, endorsement, treatment, or prescription advice. Medical science evolves rapidly, and we strive to keep our information current. If you find any discrepancies, please contact us at corrections@medicaldialogues.in. Read our Correction Policy here. Nothing here should be used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We do not endorse any healthcare advice that contradicts a physician's guidance. Use of this site is subject to our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Advertisement Policy. For more details, read our Full Disclaimer here.
NOTE: Join us in combating medical misinformation. If you encounter a questionable health, medical, or medical education claim, email us at factcheck@medicaldialogues.in for evaluation.