A surgery by B’luru doctors made Shenaz speak, who was unable to open her mouth for over 20 years. A 3D model was created and practiced to ensure minimal risks before surgery. Last 20 years Shenaz was not been able to open her mouth, her jaw grew in that position. Her upper part of the face enlarged with age but the lower part couldn’t be developed as the lower jaw is locked inside the upper jaw. Led by Dr. Sundar Raj Ellur, Head of the Department of Plastic Surgery at Bengaluru’s St. John’s Hospital with Senior Surgeon Professor Dr. Vijay Joseph along with the team of doctors conducted an 8-hour-long surgery at St. John’s Hospital on July 2nd made Shenaz open her mouth up to 5 cm.
My exclusive interview with Dr. Vijay Joseph and Dr. Sundar Raj Ellur.
