Baby girl in New Delhi undergoes successful lung surgery

A four-month-old baby girl, Mariyam Khan, underwent successful minimally invasive lung surgery at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi. She was diagnosed with congenital lobar overinflation, a rare condition affecting one in 30,000 births. The surgical team used a thoracoscopic approach, which involves smaller incisions and less trauma than traditional open-chest surgery. This method allowed for a quicker recovery, and Mariyam was discharged two days post-surgery, breathing normally for the first time. Doctors noted that this case is significant due to the successful use of minimal access surgery in a very young patient with severe respiratory issues. The operation was led by Dr. Vishesh Jain, highlighting advancements in pediatric surgical techniques.