Congenital Septal Defect Treatment in Turkey
About Congenital Septal Defect
Key Highlights
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Corrects abnormal blood flow in the heart, improving oxygenation and reducing strain.Prevents serious long-term complications like pulmonary hypertension, heart failure, or stroke.Offers both minimally invasive (catheter-based) and surgical options tailored to the child's specific defect.Performed by specialized pediatric cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons with expertise in children's hearts.High success rates with most children able to lead normal, active lives post-recovery.
Who is this surgery for?
- A diagnosed atrial septal defect (ASD) or ventricular septal defect (VSD) that is moderate to large in size.
- Defects causing symptoms such as poor feeding, failure to thrive, shortness of breath, or frequent respiratory infections.
- Evidence of heart enlargement or strain on the right side of the heart seen on echocardiogram.
- Risk of developing pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs).
- Defects that have not closed on their own by a certain age (typically by school age for some ASDs).
How to prepare
- Comprehensive diagnostic tests including echocardiogram, ECG, and possibly cardiac catheterization.
- Pre-operative consultation with the pediatric cardiologist and cardiac surgeon to discuss the plan.
- Blood tests and a physical exam to ensure the child is fit for the procedure.
- Fasting for a specified period (usually 6-8 hours) before the procedure, as advised by the medical team.
- Discussion of anesthesia and post-operative pain management plans with the anesthesiologist.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding, infection, or reaction to anesthesia.
- Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats) during or after the procedure.
- Damage to blood vessels or heart structures.
- Blood clots that could lead to stroke.
- Residual leak around the closure device or patch.
- Need for a repeat procedure in rare cases.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial recovery in a pediatric cardiac intensive care unit (ICU) for close monitoring.
- Pain management with medications as needed.
- Gradual return to feeding and normal activities as tolerated.
- Incision care and instructions on keeping the area clean and dry.
- Follow-up appointments with the pediatric cardiologist for echocardiograms to check the repair.
- Temporary activity restrictions (e.g., avoiding contact sports) as advised by the doctor.
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Typical hospital stay:
3-7 days
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Expected recovery time:
3-6 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering congenital septal defect in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in Turkey with pediatric cardiology departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform congenital septal defect. MediFyr helps you compare pediatric cardiologists and book consultations online.
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 congenital septal defect compare across other countries where we have data.
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Pediatric Cardiologists for Congenital Septal Defect
Explore experienced pediatric cardiologists who regularly perform congenital septal defect and provide pre- and post-operative care in Turkey.
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