Doctors at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai have successfully treated a rare and serious pancreatic condition in a 13-year-old girl from Sangli, Maharashtra. The case highlights India's increasing strength in delivering high-quality healthcare and the innovative thinking of Indian doctors in addressing complex medical situations. 

Aditi Kamble, a young patient, came in with severe stomach pain and a two-year history of pancreatitis. Even after getting medical help sooner, her condition stayed the same. Last week, she had intense pain and vomiting, leading her family to take her to another hospital in Mumbai, but they couldn't manage her condition well. The family quickly went to Lilavati Hospital, where a team of specialists handled her case.

Dr. Rajeev Redkar, a Paediatric Surgeon at Lilavati Hospital, explained the seriousness of the situation: “The patient arrived at the hospital in distress from severe abdominal pain.” The abdomen CT scan showed a pseudocyst, which is a fluid-filled mass in the pancreas, and a leaking pseudoaneurysm of the gastroduodenal artery inside the pseudocyst. This is a rare and serious condition, particularly in children. The patient had this condition because of genetic reasons, since her father also had pancreatic disease. A leaking pseudoaneurysm in a pancreatic pseudocyst is a very rare issue, occurring in just 1 in 1,000,000 children with pancreatitis. 

The case was complicated by a swollen pancreatic duct and stones in the pancreas, which affected its function and led to the child's slow growth and ongoing abdominal pain. The team, including Dr. Aniruddha Phadke, Dr. Deepak Ugra, Dr. Rahul Sheth, and Dr. Minhaj Sheikh, worked together to create a treatment plan for the young girl to achieve the best results. 

Dr. Rahul Sheth carried out a simple procedure using angiography to treat the pseudoaneurysm. Dr. Redkar explained, “We worked with interventional radiologists to use advanced angiographic techniques to reach and coil the aneurysm, which successfully stopped the bleeding and eliminated the aneurysm.” The simple procedure, known as angiographic embolisation of the gastroduodenal artery (GDA) aneurysm, took one hour. The patient left the hospital after a week, feeling stable. Her pain is gone, and follow-up ultrasound shows no return. 

If the intervention had been postponed, serious issues like heavy internal bleeding in the pseudo pancreatic cyst might have occurred, putting the child's life at risk. This treatment not only eased the girl’s pain but also offered a lasting solution to a complex condition, highlighting Lilavati Hospital’s role in advanced medical care in India. 

The patient’s mother expressed her thanks, saying, “We are very grateful to Dr. Rajeev Redkar and his team for their outstanding care and skill.” They saved my daughter’s life and gave us hope by managing her condition. She is happy to go back to school and hang out with her friends. 

Dr. Niraj Uttamani, Chief Operating Officer at Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre, Bandra, highlighted the hospital’s focus on quality healthcare: “Our team at Lilavati Hospital is dedicated to delivering top-notch care, and the successful treatment of this young patient showcases our commitment and hard work.” Using advanced technology and knowledge, we address even the rarest and most complicated conditions together. This situation shows how teamwork, quality medical care, and our commitment to better patient results can make a difference. We are happy to have helped this child and provided her with a better future. 

India's healthcare sector is making great progress in providing top-notch medical solutions. Indian doctors use innovative thinking and advanced technology to effectively handle even the toughest medical cases. India is becoming a global leader in healthcare excellence thanks to new techniques in interventional radiology, less invasive methods, and teamwork in treatment.