Afghan woman gets ruptured nose repaired via Sushruta techniques

New Delhi: Setting up a fine instance of Indian ayurveda excellence, a Delhi-based plastic surgeon, reconstructed the nose of a 28-year-old gunshot victim from Afghanistan using the techniques described by Sushruta 3,000 years ago. The victim was shot at the age of 24, though Shamsa (name changed) was fortunate to have survived the attack, but lost most parts of her nose, her ability to breath and smell, to interact normally with the people and her self-confidence.

Four years ago, the destiny struck her at such a crucial age when she was about to get marry and settle down. But as it is said, morning soon follows when it gets too dark, for Shamsa also, the decision to get a plastic surgery changed everything.

After much thought, the family travelled all the way to India and here, after successful nose reconstruction surgery, her life is eventually back on the track. And just like the story of Shamsa, the treatment she received in India was also exceptional.

Commenting on his unique surgical approach Dr Ajaya Kashyap said, "We often fail to take pride in the fact that some most advanced and modern surgical procedures, like plastic surgery, have their roots in India. Like Sushruta's techniques, which are so precise and scientifically accurate that they could be used even today for nose and ear reconstructions, all we have to do is to modify them to sync with latest treatment modalities. In this particular case, I took skin from Shamsa's cheeks for the surgery and nose reconstruction, following the techniques described by Sushruta."