Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 16: Doctors at Acharya Shri Chander College of Medical Sciences (ASCOMS) and Hospital achieved a medical milestone by performing a total laryngectomy for a highly rare indication, marking a significant accomplishment in advanced ENT surgical care.
An 88-year-old female patient, initially presenting with severe respiratory distress, was diagnosed with bilateral abductor palsy. To alleviate her distress, she underwent an emergency tracheostomy. However, her condition persisted, and despite undergoing a laser arytenoidectomy at another facility, she continued to suffer from aspiration issues, necessitating dependence on a cuffed tracheostomy tube.
Given her persistent aspiration and inability to maintain a normal airway, the team at ASCOMS opted for a total laryngectomy, a life-altering but necessary procedure. The complex surgery was performed by an experienced team of ENT and Head and Neck Surgery specialists led by Dr Padam Singh Jamwal (Professor and Head of Department), Dr Mohit Goel (Assistant Professor), and Dr Laichika Sethi (Assistant Professor).
The procedure also served as a valuable learning opportunity for Senior Residents, including Dr Priyanka Mahajan and Dr Anju Sharma, alongside Postgraduate Residents Dr Tanisha Arora, Dr Obair Baba, Dr Hitesh Jasrotia, Dr Pankhuri Gupta, Dr Ajit Pal Singh Sodhi, Dr Munawar Katoo, Dr Haamid Khan and Dr Sidrat Farooq.
The surgical team was ably supported by the Department of Anesthesia, led by Dr Nandita Mehta (Professor and Head), Dr Anshu (Assistant Professor), and Dr Bushra (Senior Resident), along with their dedicated postgraduate trainees.
This successful procedure underscores ASCOMS Hospital’s commitment to handling complex cases and providing advanced medical care to patients in Jammu and surrounding regions.
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