7-Year-Old Hyderabad Boy Saved by Pioneering Facial Reconstruction Surgery at NIMS

In a remarkable feat of medical science, surgeons from the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department at Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Hyderabad, teamed up with experts from New York University (NYU) to perform a complex facial reconstruction surgery on 7-year-old Koushal. The surgery was conducted on January 6 and 7, marking a significant milestone in advanced craniofacial treatments.

A Battle with a Rare Condition

Koushal was born with Craniosynostosis, a congenital condition where the skull bones fuse prematurely, leading to a deformed head shape and restricted brain growth. At just six months old, Koushal underwent neurosurgery. However, his head continued to grow abnormally, causing his eyes to protrude due to inadequate midface development.

Additionally, Koushal suffered from severe sleep issues, including a dangerous drop in oxygen saturation levels—sometimes as low as 50 percent—making his condition life-threatening, doctors said.

Collaborative Effort for Advanced Care

Recognizing the severity of his condition, surgeons at NIMS decided to perform corrective surgery to expand his airway and protect his eyes. The procedure was conducted in collaboration with Dr. David A. Staffenberg, a visiting craniofacial surgery specialist from New York University, United States.

A Life-Changing Outcome

The surgery proved to be a success. Remarkably, Koushal was able to sleep on his back the same day without requiring a CPAP machine, which he had previously relied on for breathing assistance.

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