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India has achieved another milestone in the field of medicine.
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Successful spine surgery on fetus at AIIMS Hospital, Delhi.
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Surgery at 25th week of pregnancy.
New Delhi : India has reached another milestone in the field of medicine. The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi has successfully performed surgery on a severe spinal defect in a fetus in the 25th week of pregnancy. This surgery, which was done for the first time in India, is called 'Open Fetal Repair'. This procedure can help reduce some of the serious neurological side effects the baby may experience after birth.
The unborn baby had a 'lumbosacral myelomeningocele', a severe form of spina bifida. In this disease, a defect occurs in the bones of the spine and the spinal cord and a part of its sheath come out of it. This can cause the cerebrospinal fluid that surrounds the brain and spine to leak. As a result, the baby is at risk of leg paralysis, hydrocephalus and other serious neurological problems after birth.
Meanwhile, the six-hour surgery was performed at the Neurosciences Center of AIIMS. The baby's spinal cord defect was repaired by opening the uterus. The procedure was carried out with the help of sophisticated microscopes and continuous ultrasonography. The surgery was planned by experts from various departments for more than five weeks. Prof. Department of Neurosurgery. The team led by Deepak Gupta played an important role.
Features of surgery
Gestation period 25 weeks
Disease Name: Lubosacral Myelomeningocele (Severe Meningioma)
Duration of surgery 6 hours
Cost: Free under Janani Shishu Suraksha Program
Consult the experts
Preconception folic acid intake, folate fortification of foods and national health surveillance systems are essential.
What is Spina Bifida?
A defect occurs in the bones of the vertebrae. The medulla and part of its covering come out. This causes brain and spinal fluid to leak.
What is the purpose of surgery?
Limiting spinal cord injury. Reducing the risk of hydrocephalus and reducing some neurological sequelae.
FAQ
1. Where was the surgery performed on the unborn baby?
The surgery was performed at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi.
2. At what week of gestation was the surgery performed?
This surgery was done in the 25th week of pregnancy.
3. What is the name of this surgery?
This surgery is called 'Open Fetal Repair'.