Fortis Anandapur Successfully Treats Rare Abdominal Angina in 42-Year-Old Woman Through Advanced Minimally Invasive Angioplasty

Fortis Anandapur Successfully Treats Rare Abdominal Angina in 42-Year-Old Woman Through Advanced Minimally Invasive Angioplasty 

 - Abdominal angina, also known as mesenteric ischemia, is an uncommon condition caused by reduced blood supply to the intestines; It affects the intestinal blood supply, accounting for less than 0.1% of hospital admissions worldwide- 

  Kolkata, 29th June, 2026: Doctors at Fortis Hospital Anandapur have successfully treated a 42-year-old woman suffering from a rare and debilitating vascular condition known as Abdominal Angina (chronic mesenteric ischemia), a rare vascular disorder caused by reduced blood supply to the intestines.  The patient underwent a complex minimally invasive angioplasty procedure that restored blood flow to her intestines and completely relieved her symptoms. The team of doctors led by Dr. Shuvanan Ray, Director & Chief, Interventional Cardiology, Fortis Hospital Anandapur successfully treated the patient, and she was discharged in a stable condition in just 2 days. 

The patient had been experiencing persistent and severe abdominal pain after meals, particularly heavy meals. The pain would continue for several hours before subsiding, significantly impacting her quality of life. Over several months, she consulted multiple specialists and underwent extensive investigations including upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy and capsule endoscopy at a leading hospital in Hyderabad. Despite exhaustive evaluations, no definitive diagnosis could be established, and she continued to receive symptomatic treatment with gastric medications without relief. Subsequently, a contrast-enhanced CT scan performed at a leading hospital in Delhi suggested a blockage in one of the arteries supplying the intestines, for which open surgery was recommended. 

Seeking a minimally invasive treatment option, the patient approached Fortis Hospital Anandapur and was admitted under the care of Dr. Shuvanan Ray and his team. A comprehensive evaluation, including CT angiography of the abdominal aorta and its branches, confirmed a critical 90 - 95% stenosis (narrowing of the blood vessel) at the main artery supplying blood to the intestines. The team successfully performed an hour-long complex angioplasty and stenting procedure to open the blocked artery and restore adequate blood supply to the gut. The patient responded remarkably well to the treatment and was discharged in a stable condition. She now remains symptom-free and has resumed normal daily activities. 

Giving details of the case, Dr. Shuvanan Ray, Director & Chief, Interventional Cardiology, Fortis Hospital Anandapur, said, “The patient had been suffering from severe abdominal pain after meals and had undergone multiple gastrointestinal investigations across hospitals without a definitive diagnosis. When she came to us, we suspected a vascular cause and performed a CT angiogram, which revealed a critical narrowing in the superior mesenteric artery supplying the intestines. We successfully treated the condition through angioplasty and stenting, avoiding the need for major surgery. Timely diagnosis and advanced minimally invasive intervention played a crucial role in restoring her health and quality of life.” 

Mr. Ashish Mukherjee, Facility Director, Fortis Hospital Anandapur said, “At Fortis Hospital Anandapur, we remain committed to bringing advanced, patient-centric and minimally invasive treatment options to patients with complex and rare medical conditions. This successful management of abdominal angina reflects the strength of our multidisciplinary expertise, cutting-edge infrastructure and clinical excellence. We are proud that our team could accurately diagnose and effectively treat a condition that had remained undetected despite extensive evaluations, helping the patient regain her health and quality of life.”