Sidra performs complex nasal surgery
Published: 24 July 2024
NT Bureau
Doha
A six-year-old boy, born with a rare condition called a nasal meningoencephalocele, underwent a minimally invasive procedure at Sidra Medicine recently. This was the first time such a procedure was performed on a child in Qatar, where the anterior base of the skull was repaired entirely endoscopically via the nose.
Nasal meningoencephalocele, where brain tissue and the protective layers around it (known as meninges) get pushed through a hole in the base of the skull and into the nose, is a rare condition affecting 1 in 40,000 births.
Recognizing the complexity of the boy’s condition, an expert team was assembled, led by Dr. Taseer Feroze Din, an attending Pediatric ENT physician at Sidra Medicine.
The boy’s father, an expatriate in Qatar, stated: “We chose to have our son undergo surgery at Sidra Medicine rather than in France after thorough deliberation. Its reputation as a pediatric specialist hospital played an important part in our decision however primarily it was the trust and rapport we established with Dr Taseer Din. His ability to put us and our child at ease, and providing us with a thorough explanation of the procedure and the care journey, gave us the reassurance and confidence to have the surgery performed at Sidra Medicine.”
Dr. Taseer Din said: “Nasal meningoencephaloceles are rare and can potentially be challenging entities to manage. Our team at Sidra Medicine is increasingly building its expertise in managing complex ENT conditions in the most innovative of ways.”
The ENT team at Sidra Medicine led by Dr Taseer Din and Dr Mohamed Mahdi, ENT hospitalist, meticulously planned and executed the operative procedure.
Sidra Medicine remains committed to providing the boy with ongoing support and follow-up consultations have been scheduled to monitor his progress.
The Otolaryngology (ENT) clinic at Sidra Medicine boasts a highly skilled team specializing in ear, nose, and throat conditions. By using advanced equipment and a patient-centered approach, the team can deliver exceptional care with optimal outcomes.
