Endovascular surgery cures 78-year-old woman with critical health disorder

April 4, 2012

Mangalore, April 4: Dr H Prabhakar, a chief interventional cardiologist, Fr. Muller Hospital, Mangalore has saved the life of a 78-year-old woman by performing a very unique and rare endovascular procedure, which was successful and reported to be first of its kind in the medical history of coastal Karnataka.

The patient Ms Sherline (name is changed), hailing from Kundapur, ailing from chronic diabetes was in critical health disorders and had consulted Dr. Prabhakar on last week of March and revealed her deteriorating health conditions added with fatigue and acute, intolerable pain in the abdomen.

Doctor on thorough investigation and clinical examination, evaluation, diagnosed her with a rare disease called Abdomen Aortic Aneurysm (severe dilation of aorta, which is stretched and on the verge of rupture), causing irregular circulation of blood and it was a serious threat to her life, which warranted emergency attention.

Instantly, Dr H Prabhakar swung into action and admitted her to the I.C.U and formed a team of experts comprising of Dr. Jayakrishna, cardio thoracic surgeon, Cardiologists Dr. Sayyed, Dr. Subhashchandra and Dr. Usha and anesthesiologist Dr. Harsha and performed a very complicated endovascular procedure by creating two holes in her thigh and passing an artificial device stunt and implanting across the aneurysm, thereby preventing it from rupture and restoring blood circulation.

The entire successful procedure lasted for three hours and the patient is responding to the treatment and recuperating speedily and most likely to be discharged from hospital within three days.

According to chief interventional cardiologist Dr. Prabhakar it is a rare disorder which affects only 7 persons among the one lakh population and it is usually associated with old age, hypertension and diabetes.

Director of FMCI Fr. Patrick Rodrigues has congratulated the team of doctors and revealed that the hospital is fully equipped to handle any complex cardiac procedures. Administrator Fr. Richard Coelho has complemented the team for performing a very complex procedure and saving the life of a woman.

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Air India Express brings back Mangaluru–Muscat direct flights from March 2026

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 15: Air India Express has announced that it will resume direct flight services between Mangaluru and Muscat from March 2026, restoring an important international air link for passengers from the coastal region.

Airport authorities said the service will operate twice a week—on Sundays and Tuesdays—from March 1. The initial flights are scheduled on March 3, 8 and 10, followed by March 15 and 17, with the same operating pattern to continue thereafter. The flight duration is approximately three hours and 25 minutes.

The Mangaluru–Muscat route was earlier operated under the 2025 summer schedule, with services beginning on July 14. At that time, Air India Express had operated four flights a week before suspending the service.

Officials said the summer schedule will come into effect from March 29, after which changes in flight timings and departure schedules from Mangaluru are expected. Passengers have been advised to check the latest schedules while planning their travel.

The resumption of direct flights to Muscat is expected to significantly benefit expatriates, business travellers and others, further strengthening Mangaluru’s air connectivity with the Gulf region.

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