KARACHI: An eight-year-old boy suffering from Von Willebrand Disease (Type 3) was successfully treated after sustaining a life-threatening head injury in a road traffic accident, highlighting the importance of timely referral and coordinated specialized care.
According to details, the child, identified as Faisal, was initially brought in critical condition with reduced consciousness and responsiveness only to pain. He was urgently referred from the Hemophilia Society district Mirpurkhas to the dedicated Hemophilia Ward at Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, where immediate medical intervention was initiated.
An emergency CT scan revealed a massive intracranial bleed, necessitating urgent surgical intervention. A coordinated medical response was led by Prof. Dr. Munira Borhany, MD Hemophilia Welfare Society Karachi (HWSK), along with Dr. Shan-e-Zehra, Public Health Physician.
In view of the critical nature of the case, Faisal was shifted to Midcity Hospital, where he underwent a high-risk emergency craniotomy to evacuate the bleed. Medical experts noted that performing such a complex neurosurgical procedure in a patient with a severe bleeding disorder posed significant challenges, requiring meticulous planning and multidisciplinary coordination.
Following surgery, the patient experienced post-operative bleeding complications, which were effectively managed through timely resuturing, blood transfusions, and continuous monitoring by the medical team.
Hospital sources confirmed that the child is now vitally stable, under close observation, and showing gradual recovery.
Medical professionals emphasized that the case underscores the critical role of early diagnosis, rapid referral systems, and access to specialized healthcare facilities in saving lives, particularly for patients with rare bleeding disorders.
The Hemophilia Welfare Society Karachi expressed gratitude to its leadership, medical teams, and partner institutions for their collective efforts in managing the case and reaffirmed its commitment to providing life-saving care to vulnerable patients.
