Balloon Atrial Septostomy in Karnataka
Compare hospitals and surgeons offering Balloon Atrial Septostomy in Karnataka. Estimated cost: ₹80,000 – ₹2,00,000.
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What is Balloon Atrial Septostomy?
Catheter-based procedure to enlarge a heart opening in newborns
30-60 minutes
2-5 days
2-4 weeks
₹80,000 – ₹2,00,000
Sedation
92%
Why Balloon Atrial Septostomy Is Needed
Performed in newborns with certain critical congenital heart defects, most notably transposition of the great arteries, where oxygen-rich and oxygen-poor blood don't mix adequately between heart chambers, causing severe oxygen deprivation. It creates or enlarges an opening between the heart's upper chambers to improve the baby's oxygen levels as an emergency or bridging measure.
Signs You May Need Balloon Atrial Septostomy
Affected newborns typically show severe bluish discoloration of the skin and lips, rapid breathing, poor feeding, and low oxygen saturation shortly after birth. These signs usually prompt urgent evaluation and diagnosis of an underlying congenital heart defect.
Types of Balloon Atrial Septostomy
The standard technique uses a balloon-tipped catheter inserted through the umbilical or femoral vein, guided to the heart's septum, and inflated then pulled back to tear open or enlarge the opening between the atria, typically done under echocardiographic or fluoroscopic guidance. It's usually a temporary, stabilizing measure performed before definitive corrective heart surgery.
Hospitals offering Balloon Atrial Septostomy (2)
Narayana Health
Super Specialty
Dr. Geeta Krishnan (Cardiology)
Manipal Hospitals
Multi-Specialty
Surgeons offering Balloon Atrial Septostomy (1)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a permanent fix for the heart defect?
No, it's typically a temporary, life-saving measure to stabilize the baby before definitive corrective surgery is performed.
How risky is this procedure for a newborn?
It's performed by specialized pediatric cardiologists and is generally well-tolerated, though as with any procedure in critically ill newborns there are risks that the medical team will explain.
How soon after birth is it done?
It's usually performed urgently, often within hours to a day or two of diagnosis, given the severity of the underlying heart condition.
Will my baby still need open-heart surgery later?
Yes, in most cases definitive surgical correction of the underlying heart defect is still needed after the baby is stabilized.
What is the success rate of the procedure itself?
The procedure itself has a high technical success rate in improving oxygen mixing, though overall outcome also depends on the underlying heart defect and subsequent treatment.