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18‑Day‑Old Infant Survives Emergency Surgery for Intestinal Twist at Tripura Medical College
✍️ Tripuratimes
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 05:49 AM
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An 18‑day‑old newborn underwent emergency surgery at Tripura Medical College after developing a life‑threatening intestinal twist, and doctors confirmed the infant’s survival post‑operation.
The infant was admitted to Tripura Medical College with signs of acute abdominal distress, which doctors diagnosed as a volvulus – a dangerous twisting of the intestine. A surgical team performed an emergency procedure to untwist the affected segment and restore blood flow.
Medical staff emphasized that the swift diagnosis and immediate intervention were critical to the positive outcome. The operation was completed without complications, and the newborn was shifted to the neonatal intensive care unit for postoperative monitoring.
Following the surgery, the infant’s condition stabilized, and doctors reported steady improvement in vital signs and feeding tolerance. The case highlights the importance of timely pediatric surgical services in the region’s healthcare system.
Medical staff emphasized that the swift diagnosis and immediate intervention were critical to the positive outcome. The operation was completed without complications, and the newborn was shifted to the neonatal intensive care unit for postoperative monitoring.
Following the surgery, the infant’s condition stabilized, and doctors reported steady improvement in vital signs and feeding tolerance. The case highlights the importance of timely pediatric surgical services in the region’s healthcare system.