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Manipal Hospital performs heart surgery using awake intubation
short by / on Friday, 16 January, 2026
In West Bengal, Manipal Hospital Dhakuria successfully treated a 41-year-old with severe aortic stenosis, a bicuspid valve, and a ventricular septal defect, complicated by extreme anxiety and a narrow airway. Using awake nasal intubation, the team safely performed heart surgery, replacing the valve and closing the heart defect. The patient recovered smoothly and was discharged on day four.
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