Dehradun. Little Devashree will now be able to hear and speak. This sentence is not just a happiness but a new hope for the 7 month old girl and her family. This girl, resident of Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand, was suffering from the problem of congenital deafness (deafmutism). When his parents came to know about this, they contacted Dr. Trupti Mamgai of Shri Mahant Indresh Hospital, after which on the advice of the doctor, they agreed for cochlear implant. It is noteworthy that this is the first time that a cochlear implant has been done on a girl of such a young age in the state.
After a very complex operation, Devashree is now able to hear voices. There is no limit to the happiness of parents. While talking to Local 18, the parents of 7-month-old Devashree said that when they came to know about their daughter’s illness, they were heartbroken. They were very worried about how she would live her life without hearing. But when we came in contact with Dr. Trupti Mamgai, hope started rising again. He said that he wholeheartedly thanks the doctor and his team because they have given a new life to my daughter.
‘We were successful in this challenging surgery’
This is the first time that a cochlear implant has been done to a girl of such a young age in the state. On this, Dr. Trupti Mamgai, chairperson of the ENT department of the hospital, told Local 18 that there is no doubt that this surgery was a challenge for us too. The biggest reason for this was the age of the girl, who was only 7 months old. However, we were successful in our surgery. Now Devashree will be able to hear the words. It is noteworthy that till now 121 patients have been given cochlear implants free of cost in the hospital. Under the ADIP scheme, children up to 5 years of age are provided free surgery facility in the hospital.
What is a cochlear implant?
Cochlear implant is an advanced medical technology, which proves to be a boon for people with severe hearing loss (sensory neural hearing loss). It is an electronic device that is implanted inside the ear through surgery. It is useful for those people who do not get any benefit from hearing aids. Cochlear implant is a better option. However, in private treatment its cost ranges from Rs 7 to 7.5 lakh.
Seven-month-old Devashree’s surgery proves that with parental awareness and proper treatment, life can be given a new direction. This is not just a story of surgery but of hope for a family.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : November 19, 2024, 1:55 PM IST
