Chloe Diane from Australia underwent DBS Surgery in India

Chloe Diane Mii Tangaroa was suffering from OCD with Turner's syndrome. Her condition was progressive and became worse over the last year. Chole, despite her condition, is successfully fulfilling her responsibilities as an administrative assistant for the disability commission. The progression of her disease was very fast, and her mother was worried about the future of their daughter.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common condition. But, OCD in patients suffering from Turner's syndrome is not of common occurrence. It is a neuropsychiatric phenomenon which is not studied in detail. Eating disorders, mood, and anxiety are some of the common symptoms seen in patients with Turner's syndrome.

She feared that Ms. Chloe would not be able to leave her house, and the quality of life would be significantly reduced. Even before the treatment, a chromosomal abnormality in Ms. Chloe prevented her from making friends and interacting socially with people. Worried about her daughter's condition, her mother, Miss Sharon, contacted Team MediGence by completing the inquiry form on MediGence's website. Team MediGence quickly contacted her.

Meeting Dr. Aditya Gupta at Artemis Hospital in India

She required to have a Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery for her daughter and asked the Team to arrange for the same. Deep Brain Stimulation surgery in patients with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is highly complex, and only a few surgeons in India are able to do it with high precision and success. Dr. Aditya Gupta, of Artemis Hospital, is a pioneer in DBS surgery. DBS surgery was still in the trial phase in India. Miss Chloe's family want to see her leading a healthy and happy life, and they require the surgery to be done as soon as possible.

Deep Brain Stimulation surgery is used in treating various brain-related disorders such as Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and OCD. In this surgery, abnormal brain impulses are controlled by electrodes implanted in a specific part of the brain. DBS surgery also regulates the secretion of chemicals in the brain. Miss Chloe Diane Mii Tangaroa, residing in Australia, was suffering from OCD with Turner's Syndrome.

Before their arrival in India, Team MediGence detailed the protocol to be followed for DBS surgery. In India, the opinion, approval, and authorisation of two independent psychiatrists are required for performing DBS surgery.

The Treatment Process

After receiving the detailed information from Team MediGence, the family of Miss Chloe decided to have DBS surgery in India under the supervision and care of Dr. Aditya Gupta. Prior to their arrival in India, appointments were taken from Dr Aditya Gupta and Dr Sumit Singh for a preliminary consultation. The family arrived in India on 6th May 2019, and after consultation, both doctors agreed to take on the case. It was not an easy task to take opinion and approval of two independent psychiatrists, but team MediGence was extremely dedicated to getting it done. With initial glitches, the team was finally successful.

Recovery

Surgery was planned after getting the approval and was successfully done. The family of Miss Chloe was extremely happy with the ultimate precision with which the surgery was performed and the initial outcome. Miss Chloe is currently in India for her follow-up visits and to tour, enjoying the country's cultural heritage.

She is showing good signs of recovery. Her health and mobility have improved greatly. The rehabilitation team has provided her with a written rehabilitation plan as well as a follow-up care plan to help with her long-term success. If she continues to receive care and is monitored closely, then it is anticipated that she will soon return to her normal activities and will have a better quality of life in the future.