AIIMS Raebareli Surgeons Save 16-Year-Old After Acid Ingestion
Surgeons at AIIMS Raebareli perform complex surgery to save 16-year-old Suryansh after accidental acid ingestion caused a severe stomach stricture.
In a remarkable medical triumph, surgeons at AIIMS Raebareli have successfully treated a 16-year-old boy who suffered life-threatening complications after accidentally ingesting acid four months ago. The successful intervention has restored the teenager's ability to eat normally, marking a significant victory for the hospital's General Surgery Department.
A Life-Threatening Obstruction
The patient, identified as Suryansh, a resident of Murar Mau in Unchahar, had been battling severe digestive issues since the accident. The chemical ingestion caused a severe stricture in his lower stomach, creating a complete blockage that prevented food from passing into his intestines. For months, the teenager was unable to consume food orally and was forced to rely on a feeding tube inserted directly into his small intestine to survive.
Complex Laparoscopic Success
On July 27, 2026, the surgical team from Unit-1 undertook a highly complex laparoscopic, or "key-hole," procedure to address the obstruction. The goal was to bypass the damaged area by surgically connecting the stomach directly to the small intestine.
The surgical procedure was conducted under the expert leadership of Dr. Neeraj Kumar Srivastava. The specialized team included:
- Surgical Team: Dr. Pranabh Kushwaha, Dr. Amritanshu Saurabh, Dr. Shirish Kumar, Senior Resident Dr. Yogesh, and Junior Resident Dr. Himanshu.
- Anesthesia Team: Dr. Girish, Senior Resident Dr. Anju, and Junior Resident Dr. Devi.
- Nursing Support: Supriya and Priya.
A Path to Recovery
Following the successful surgery, Suryansh has seen a dramatic improvement in his health. He has regained the ability to eat food normally and is showing significant weight gain, a vital sign of his recovery from the prolonged period of malnutrition caused by the stricture.
Dr. Amita Jain, the Executive Director of AIIMS, commended the medical team for their precision and successful outcome in managing this critical case.