Splenorrhaphy Treatment in India

Myra Sharma, a 32-year-old elementary school...

Myra Sharma, a 32-year-old elementary school teacher and mother of two young children, was an avid cyclist. While riding her bike home from work, she was struck by a car that failed to yield at an intersection. She was rushed to the emergency department with severe left upper abdominal pain and signs of internal bleeding. A CT scan revealed a grade III laceration of her spleen. The surgical gastroenterologist, Dr. Evans, explained that while the spleen was badly injured, it appeared salvageable. He recommended a splenorrhaphy, surgical repair of the spleen, to avoid the lifelong risk of infection that comes with a full splenectomy, especially important for a young mother. Myra was terrified, both for her own life and the prospect of leaving her children. The surgery was successful; the surgical team meticulously sutured the laceration and used a mesh wrap to control bleeding. Her recovery in the hospital was closely monitored. After two weeks of rest at home, she was able to return to light duties. Six months later, a follow-up scan showed a fully healed, functioning spleen. Emotionally, Myra moved from sheer panic and vulnerability to immense gratitude. She felt the procedure gave her back her health without the long-term compromise, allowing her to focus on her family without the shadow of immunocompromise.