Rare Surgery at Hi-Tech Medical College & Hospital: Farmer gets rebirth post 7-hr surgery

The patient had been enduring severe pain in his left leg (calf region) that made walking even a few steps an unbearable task. 

By Dr Gouranga Charan Rout

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 15: A farmer from West Bengal, suffering from a rare condition affecting the popliteal artery, has literally got rebirth after successfully undergoing a life-saving surgery at Hi-Tech Medical College, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

The patient, Bhimlesh Mana who was admitted to the hospital on January 3, 2025, was discharged after he recovered from the critical ailment.

According to the hospital authorities, Mana had been enduring severe pain in his left leg (calf region) that made walking even a few steps an unbearable task.  Having sought treatment at multiple hospitals without relief, he had arrived at Hi-Tech Medical College and Hospital with a bleeding swelling on the anterior aspect of his leg, just below the knee. The swelling was accompanied by clots, further complicating his condition.

A detailed examination, including CT and MR angiography, revealed a pseudoaneurysm of the popliteal artery. The aneurysm had extended anteriorly through the interosseous membrane between the tibia and fibula. 

Recognising the urgency of the situation, a seven-hour-long surgery was conducted by a team led by Dr Chinmaya Chiranjib Samal, senior plastic and microvascular surgeon) and  Dr Samprit Samal.

“The procedure involved the excision of the pseudoaneurysm and the placement of a bypass vein graft to restore proper blood flow to the affected area. Post-surgery, the limb showed good blood perfusion, and the wound area remained warm, indicating successful restoration of circulation,” said Dr Chinmaya Chiranjib Samal.

The patient’s recovery was smooth and uneventful. After five days of observation and planning for definitive closure, he was discharged on oral medications. The surgery not only alleviated the patient’s pain but also ensured he could regain mobility, bringing an end to his prolonged suffering. 

This case highlights the advanced vascular surgical capabilities available at Hi-Tech Medical College and Hospital, offering hope to patients with complex medical conditions. 

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Photograph:  West Bengal farmer Bhimlesh Mana who returned home after successful rare life-saving surgery