Five-year-old diagnosed with sickle cell disease undergoes transplant

 

 

 

 

In a significant medical advancement, a five-year-old child diagnosed with sickle cell disease at the age of two has successfully undergone a matched sibling donor transplant. The patient, who had previously required multiple blood transfusions, received a stem cell transplant from his 14-year-old sister, who served as the donor. The procedure was performed at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College Hospital following a preparatory period of three to four months. The stem cells were collected from the donor’s peripheral blood using an apheresis machine, a process that separates the stem cells from the blood before the remaining components are returned to the donor.

 

This successful outcome was attributed to a collaborative effort by a large and dedicated medical team. The project was executed under the leadership of several key figures, including Dean Dr. Navneet Saxena, former Dean Dr. Gita Guin, Superintendent, State Cancer Institute, Dr. Laxmi Singotiya, Superintendent, Dr. Arvind Sharma and Dr. Monica Lazarus, the Head of Pediatrics.

 

The Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) team, which was central to the procedure included Dr. Vidya, Dr. Rajesh Jain, Dr. Rajesh Mahobia and Dr. Meena Singh. Support for the transplant was also provided by Dr. Shishir Chinpuriya, incharge, Blood Bank, along with Dr. Narendra Patel, Dr. Tushar Dakhate and Dr. Ratnesh, resident medical team consisted of Dr. Chesta, Dr. Palash, Dr. Kavya and Dr. Lalita.

 

The success of the procedure was also supported by the efforts of an NGO team, which included Vishvendra, Nisha, Ashwini, and Deepika. The nursing staff, represented by Poonam, Elizabeth, and Rinky, also played a crucial role in patient care. This case highlighted a major achievement in the treatment of sickle cell disease and demonstrated the value of interdisciplinary cooperation in complex medical procedures.