Polyarteritis Nodosa Treatment in Turkey
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 Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for polyarteritis nodosa in Turkey include Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, Liv Hospital Ankara, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform polyarteritis nodosa. MediFyr helps you compare vascular surgeons 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 polyarteritis nodosa compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Polyarteritis Nodosa in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated vascular surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing polyarteritis nodosa.
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