The Nigerian AVM Patient Found Hope at Fortis Gurgaon

From Nigeria to India, an AVM patient found life-changing treatment at Fortis Gurgaon. GetWellGo guides international patients to quality medical care.

The Nigerian AVM Patient Found Hope at Fortis Gurgaon

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    GetWellGo Team

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    03-Nov-2025

Get Well Go presents the case of a Nigerian patient who is being advancedly treated to AVM in India, where she was linked to a leading neurosurgical hospital through which she received the surgery in a very minimally invasive fashion with better neurological results.

Patient Name: Ms. Deborah

Gender: Female

Country of Origin: Nigeria

Diagnosis: Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)

Name of the Doctor: Dr. Sandeep Vaishya (Executive Director and HOD Neurosurgery).

Name of the Hospital: Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon.

Treatment: Gamma Knife Radiosurgery

At GetWellGo, we believe in providing timely and quality medical care to every patient in accordance to the highest standards in the world. The inspirational story of Ms. Deborah, a Nigerian citizen, who visited India to seek special treatment for her complicated neurological disorder under the watchful care of a globally recognized neurosurgeon, Dr. Sandeep Vaishya, at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon, is one of our examples.

Case History

Ms. Deborah already had an Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) an abnormal entwining of blood vessels in the brain that is known to result in headaches, seizures and a likelihood of life threatening bleeding. The symptoms had worsened with time, and there were few treatment methods in her country of origin because the condition is complicated.

Knowing that she requires an advanced neurosurgical care, she contacted GetWellGo which is a reputable medical tourism company, and has a track record of connecting international patients to the best health institutions in India. GetWellGo arranged a visit to Fortis Memorial Research Institute after reading her reports and she was placed under the care of Dr. Sandeep Vaishya who is among the best experts in AVM management in India.

Diagnostic Assessment in Fortis Memorial Research Institute

On admission, Ms. Deborah received a complete neurological assessment which included:

  • MRI Brain
  • CT Angiography
  • In depth neurological tests.

Such tests established the existence, size and the location of the AVM, which assisted the medical team in determining the safest and most efficient solution. Following a thorough examination of her case, Dr. Vaishya prescribed Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, which is non-invasive and very precise radiated treatment that is specifically used to treat deep or delicate lesions in the brain like AVMs.

Treatment Plan Offered

The reason why Gamma Knife Surgery was selected is because it is so precise, safe and also it is capable of targeting the AVM without having to open the brain. The treatment involved:

  • Lightweight frame fixation of the head.
  • The AVM should be identified by high-resolution imaging.
  • Using a localized beam of gamma radiations to the malformation.
  • No cuts, no stitches, and a minimum of recovery.

The aim of the treatment was to block the abnormal blood vessels progressively without damaging the adjacent healthy brain tissue.

The surgery was done without any complications under the immediate guidance of Dr. Vaishya and his team of specialised radiosurgery. Ms. Deborah was kept awake during the surgery and monitored closely after the procedure.

Outcome

After Gamma Knife Surgery, Ms. Deborah felt much better as she got rid of other symptoms such as headaches and neurological pain. The nature of the treatment was relatively minimally invasive, as she could go back to regular activities soon after the procedure.

Follow-ups on her indicated positive improvement and her physicians affirmed that she had responded positively to the radiosurgery. Ms. Deborah gave her sincere thanks to Dr. Sandeep Vaishya and all the staff of Fortis in the form of their professionalism, kindness, and high-quality medical services offered to the patient during her treatment.

Today

Ms. Deborah is back to Nigeria with a new confidence and better health. She is full of life, optimistic, and thankful to the advanced medical technology and competent experts that helped her to heal.

Her successful treatment is an example of what happens when GetWellGo and Fortis Memorial Research Institute work together to ensure that international patients can easily and conveniently access the life saving and world class care.

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