Life saved by DMC&H team after serious throat injury
A patient with a serious cut throat injury was successfully treated and discharged from DMC&H. While driving a bike, his throat got entangled with an iron wire. It led to complete transection of windpipe, foodpipe and massive bleeding. It was a life-threatening injury that required immediate treatment and complex reconstructive surgery.
City Air News
Apr 29, 2025 10:20
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Ludhiana, April 29, 2025: A patient with a serious cut throat injury was successfully treated and discharged from DMC&H. While driving a bike, his throat got entangled with an iron wire. It led to complete transection of windpipe, foodpipe and massive bleeding. It was a life-threatening injury that required immediate treatment and complex reconstructive surgery.
The patient was admitted under the care of Dr. Varun Gupta, Professor Department of Surgery and treated by a multidisciplinary team. The surgery was performed by Dr. Varun Gupta and Anaesthesia team led by Dr Suneet Kant Kathuria and ENT surgeon Dr Rohit Verma .
In his message, Bipin Gupta, Secretary, DMC&H Managing Society and Sh Mukesh Verma, Treasurer, DMC&H Managing Society said that DMC&H is committed to provide the highest quality care services to the patients. Further they highlighted that we ensure that every patient receives not just the best treatment, but also a compassionate and caring experience.
Dr. G.S. Wander, Principal, DMC&H, praised the efforts of the team and said, such cases highlight the strength of multidisciplinary teamwork at DMCH. He congratulated the department of Surgery, Anaesthesia, ENT, CTVS and Gastrosurgery teams for their dedication and skill.
Dr. Varun Gupta said, this was a rare and high-risk case, but with timely intervention and excellent team support, we were able to save the patient’s life, who can now speak, swallow and eat as well. Futher Dr Gupta stressed that DMC&H Emergency is fully equipped to handle any kind of catastrophe.
