reconstructive surgery
Toddler Survives Near-Fatal Drain Cleaner Ingestion: A Birmingham Family's Medical Emergency
Nov 20, 2025 12:13 am CST
A 13-month-old Birmingham toddler mistook drain cleaner for milk, suffering a heart attack, losing half his tongue, and sustaining severe internal burns. After two months in intensive care, the now 18-month-old relies on a stomach feeding tube and awaits complex reconstructive surgery as his parents seek international medical help.
Revolutionary Surgery: Delhi Doctors Transform Amputated Toe into Functional Thumb
Oct 31, 2025 02:08 am CST
In a groundbreaking surgical procedure at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi, doctors successfully transplanted a toe from a 20-year-old accident victim's amputated leg to replace his lost thumb. This innovative microsurgery not only salvaged tissue from the non-viable limb but also restored essential hand functionality, showcasing advanced reconstructive techniques in traumatic amputation cases.