Subaortic Membrane Resection Treatment in Turkey
About Subaortic Membrane Resection
Key Highlights
-
Relieves obstruction to blood flow from the heart's main pumping chamber.Prevents progressive damage and leakage (regurgitation) of the aortic valve.Alleviates symptoms like fatigue, shortness of breath, and chest pain.Helps prevent abnormal thickening (hypertrophy) of the heart muscle.Performed by specialized pediatric cardiac surgeons with high success rates.Can improve long-term heart function and quality of life./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Significant pressure gradient across the left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) as measured by echocardiogram.
- Presence of symptoms such as exercise intolerance, fatigue, fainting (syncope), or chest pain.
- Progressive enlargement (dilatation) of the left ventricle of the heart.
- Evidence of developing or worsening aortic valve regurgitation due to the turbulent flow.
- Abnormal thickening (hypertrophy) of the heart muscle in response to the obstruction.
- As a preventive measure, even with mild gradients, if there is a risk of rapid progression or valve damage.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive pre-operative evaluation including echocardiogram, ECG, and possibly cardiac MRI or catheterization.
- Complete blood tests, chest X-ray, and assessment of overall health.
- Consultation with the pediatric cardiac surgeon, anesthesiologist, and cardiologist.
- Fasting for 6-8 hours before the surgery as instructed.
- Adjustment or temporary cessation of certain medications as advised by the medical team.
- Pre-operative counseling for the child and family to explain the procedure and recovery.
Risks & possible complications
- General risks of open-heart surgery, including bleeding, infection, and reaction to anesthesia.
- Risk of injury to the nearby aortic valve or the heart's electrical conduction system.
- Potential for residual or recurrent obstruction if the membrane is not fully removed.
- Development or worsening of aortic valve regurgitation post-procedure.
- Abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias) requiring medication or a pacemaker.
- Stroke or other neurological events due to air or clot emboli (rare).
- Need for reoperation in the future.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial recovery in the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PCICU) for 1-2 days for close monitoring.
- Pain management with medications to ensure comfort.
- Gradual mobilization and breathing exercises to prevent lung complications.
- Incision care instructions to keep the surgical site clean and dry.
- Follow-up appointments for wound checks, echocardiograms, and monitoring of heart function.
- Temporary activity restrictions, avoiding strenuous play or sports for several weeks to months.
- Long-term follow-up with a pediatric cardiologist to monitor for recurrence or valve issues.
-
Typical hospital stay:
5-10 days
-
Expected recovery time:
4-6 weeks for initial recovery; 3-6 months for full activity
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering subaortic membrane resection in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in Turkey with pediatric cardiac surgery 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 subaortic membrane resection. MediFyr helps you compare pediatric cardiac 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 subaortic membrane resection compare across other countries where we have data.
As a follow-up patient for over...
As a follow-up patient for over five years, I’ve seen Dr. Coelho evolve but never lose his personal touch. He remembers small details about my life and always asks how school is going, it feels like visiting family, not just a doctor.