13-Year-Old Saved by Liver Transplant at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital - Dr. Ushast Dhir - Video
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Overview
Today, we delve into the compelling case of Radha, who was diagnosed with Wilson's disease, a rare genetic condition marked by excessive copper buildup in the body. Despite years of managing her condition under the care of the expert medical professionals at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Radha faced a severe setback when she contracted hepatitis A, leading to acute-on-chronic liver failure.
Her condition rapidly deteriorated, presenting with jaundice, elevated bilirubin levels, and hepatic encephalopathy, necessitating urgent life support measures.With the situation becoming increasingly critical, the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) team recommended a liver transplant as the best course of action.
Displaying remarkable bravery, Radha's mother stepped forward to donate a portion of her liver. Under the guidance of Dr. Ushast Dhir and his team, the twelve-hour transplant procedure was performed successfully.In this video, Dr. Ushast Dhir, Chairman of liver transplant and hepatobiliary at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital talks about:
1. Case History
2. Complications
3. Prognosis
Speakers
Anshika Mishra is a dedicated scholar pursuing a Masters in Biotechnology, driven by a profound passion for exploring the intersection of science and healthcare. Having embarked on this academic journey with a passion to make meaningful contributions to the medical field, Anshika joined Medical Dialogues in 2023 to further delve into the realms of healthcare journalism.
Dr Ushast Dhir (MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DNB (General Surgery), MNAMS) is the Chairman of Liver Transplant and Hepatibiliary Surgery at Sir Gangaram Hospital, Delhi having over 10 years of experience in the field of Liver Transplant and Hepatobiliary Surgery. He specialises in Liver Transplantation, Living Donor & Deceased Donor (Cadaveric) Liver Txp., Multiorgan Abdominal Txp, Hepatocellular Carcenoma (HCC), Cholangio Carcinoma, Gall Bladder Cancer, Hepato-Biliary Surgery, Robotic & Laparoscopic Surgery, Single Hole Surgery, Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery.