JAMMU / PANCHKULA, Sep 19: 76-year-old female, suffering from severe acute pancreatitis which was complicated by cardiac failure and multiple organ dysfunctions got a new lease of life after successful treatment at Park Hospital, Panchkula.
The patient was admitted in Park in a critically ill condition with severe damage of the pancreas, accompanied by significant complications for which she was kept on a ventilator and other life supportive treatment.
A multidisciplinary team of specialists from general and laparoscopic surgery, critical care, cardiology and internal medicine worked together throughout the treatment.
After prolonged, intensive and timely treatment, the patient showed recovery of organ functions and eventually was discharged from hospital.
Severe acute pancreatitis with persistent organ failure represents one of the most challenging emergencies in gastrointestinal surgery and critical care, said Dr. Harshit Gupta, consultant-general and minimally invasive surgeon.
The recovery of this patient demonstrated the importance of teamwork, timely intervention and comprehensive critical care, he informed.