Polyarteritis Nodosa Treatment in India
About Polyarteritis Nodosa
Key Highlights
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Addresses life-threatening complications like aneurysms or critical blockages.Can restore blood flow to vital organs and limbs, preventing failure or amputation.Performed by specialized vascular surgeons with expertise in complex arterial diseases.Often part of a comprehensive treatment plan alongside medical (immunosuppressive) therapy.Can provide definitive treatment for specific vascular lesions caused by the disease.
Who is this surgery for?
- Presence of a symptomatic or enlarging aneurysm at risk of rupture.
- Critical limb ischemia with severe pain, non-healing ulcers, or gangrene.
- Acute mesenteric (intestinal) ischemia causing severe abdominal pain.
- Renal artery stenosis leading to severe, uncontrollable hypertension or kidney failure.
- Failure of maximal medical therapy to control progressive vascular damage.
- Need for diagnostic tissue biopsy (e.g., from muscle, nerve, or skin) to confirm the diagnosis.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive evaluation including angiography (CT, MR, or conventional) to map affected arteries.
- Optimization of immunosuppressive medication regimen in consultation with a rheumatologist.
- Pre-operative blood tests, imaging, and cardiac clearance to assess surgical risk.
- Management of hypertension and other cardiovascular risk factors.
- Discussion of surgical plan, potential risks, and expected outcomes with the surgical team.
- Fasting as instructed prior to the procedure, typically for 6-8 hours.
Risks & possible complications
- General surgical risks: bleeding, infection, or adverse reaction to anesthesia.
- Graft failure, thrombosis (clotting), or restenosis (re-narrowing) of the repaired vessel.
- Damage to adjacent nerves, organs, or blood vessels during surgery.
- Wound healing complications, especially if patient is on high-dose steroids.
- Risk of amputation if limb salvage procedures are unsuccessful.
- Potential for disease progression in other arteries not addressed by surgery.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial recovery in a hospital setting for monitoring of vascular access and organ function.
- Pain management and careful monitoring of surgical wounds for signs of infection.
- Gradual resumption of activity as tolerated; avoiding heavy lifting for several weeks.
- Strict adherence to prescribed immunosuppressive and antiplatelet/anticoagulant medications.
- Regular follow-up appointments with both the vascular surgeon and rheumatologist.
- Long-term surveillance with imaging (e.g., ultrasound, CT scans) to monitor for disease recurrence or new aneurysms.
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Typical hospital stay:
5-10 days
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Expected recovery time:
4-8 weeks for initial recovery; long-term management is ongoing
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering polyarteritis nodosa in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
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The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for polyarteritis nodosa compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | INR 150 Thousand – 500 Thousand | 5-10 days | ~ 4-8 weeks for initial recovery; long-term management is ongoing | Know More |
| Turkey | TRY 525 Thousand – 1.75 Million | 5-10 days | ~ 4-8 weeks for initial recovery; long-term management is ongoing | Know More |
Michael Smith, a 58-year-old retired construction...
Michael Smith, a 58-year-old retired construction foreman, had always been active and robust. Over the past six months, he was plagued by unexplained fevers, profound fatigue, and a painful, mottled rash on his legs. Severe abdominal pain and sudden high blood pressure sent him to the ER. After a series of tests, including a biopsy of a skin lesion, he was diagnosed with Polyarteritis Nodosa (PAN), a rare vasculitis causing inflammation in his medium-sized arteries. His vascular surgeon, Dr. Chen, explained that while high-dose steroids were the first line of defense, Michael's disease was aggressive and affecting his renal arteries, threatening his kidney function. Dr. Chen recommended adding a powerful immunosuppressant, cyclophosphamide, to the treatment plan to halt the disease progression. Michael endured the intense treatment, struggling with side effects like nausea and hair loss. After six months of therapy, his symptoms subsided, his kidney function stabilized, and he was slowly tapered onto a milder maintenance drug. Emotionally, Michael went from a state of fear and frustration, feeling betrayed by his own body, to one of cautious optimism. The support of his family and a clear treatment path helped him regain a sense of control over his health, though he remains vigilant during follow-ups.
Vascular surgeons for Polyarteritis Nodosa
Explore experienced vascular surgeons who regularly perform polyarteritis nodosa and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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