Mangaluru, Feb 17: Doctors at Father Muller Medical College Hospital successfully restored the forearm of a 58-year-old NRI who suffered serious chemical burns in an accident at his workplace in Dubai.

The patient sustained deep and extensive injuries after sulphuric acid accidentally spilled on his arm. He was later brought to Mangaluru for specialised treatment, where the hospital’s plastic surgery team initiated urgent and staged surgical care to prevent permanent damage.

According to hospital sources, the treatment involved multiple procedures, including repeated surgical debridement to remove damaged tissue, vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) therapy to promote healing, and eventual skin grafting to reconstruct the affected area. The coordinated effort helped salvage the limb and restore functional movement.

The patient expressed gratitude to the doctors and medical staff for their timely intervention and compassionate care.

The plastic surgery team comprised senior consultants Dr Aravind L Rao and Dr Satish Bhat, along with Dr Akanksha Rajpoot and Dr Karthik Aithal. They were assisted by residents Dr Manasa (MCh), Dr Ragavi (MCh), Dr Chetna (MCh), and Dr Aheesh (MS).

Anaesthesia support was provided by Dr Vishma (Associate Professor), Dr Karthik (Assistant Professor), Dr Synol, Dr Amit, and residents from the Department of Anaesthesia, ensuring safe perioperative management throughout the procedures.

The department also operates the Father Muller Rotary Skin Bank, which supplies preserved donor skin for patients with major burns and traumatic skin loss, significantly improving recovery prospects for those with severe injuries.