MUMBAI, 2nd OCTOBER, 2024 (GPN): A 34-year-old man’s life was recently saved after undergoing urgent brain surgery at Dr. L H Hiranandani Hospital in Powai, Mumbai, following a rare and life-threatening stroke. The man was brought to the hospital comatose state and was unable to move the left side of his body. Doctors quickly diagnosed him with a hemorrhagic stroke caused by a rare condition called Moyamoya disease.

Dr. Sachin Giri, a Neurosurgeon at the hospital who led the procedure, explained, “Moyamoya disease is a rare, progressive condition that affects the blood vessels in the brain. In this disease, the internal carotid arteries at the base of the brain became narrowed or blocked, reducing blood flow. To compensate, the brain forms tiny, fragile blood vessels in an attempt to bypass the blockage. These vessels resemble a “puff of smoke” on brain angiography, which is where the name “Moyamoya” (Japanese for ‘Hazy’) comes from. Over time, these vessels can rupture, leading to strokes or brain hemorrhages. The disease primarily affects children but can also occur in adults. In this case, the patient had a large blood clot on the right side of his brain, putting his life in danger. Our team, performed an emergency surgery to remove the clot and in the same sitting augmented blood flow to the brain using a special technique. It was a complex operation but crucial for saving his life.”

Thanks to the surgery, the patient made remarkable progress. By the fourth day, he regained movement in his left side and was able to walk without support.

This success story underscores the importance of rapid intervention and expert medical care in treating strokes. The skilled team at Dr. L H Hiranandani Hospital has given the patient a new lease on life, and he is well on his way to recovery.