Balloon Atrial Septostomy in Kameri, Sangli, Maharashtra

Compare hospitals and surgeons offering Balloon Atrial Septostomy in Kameri, Sangli, Maharashtra. Estimated cost: ₹80,000 – ₹2,00,000.

What is Balloon Atrial Septostomy?

Catheter-based procedure to enlarge a heart opening in newborns

Duration

30-60 minutes

Hospital Stay

2-5 days

Recovery Time

2-4 weeks

Cost in Kameri, Sangli, Maharashtra

₹80,000 – ₹2,00,000

Anesthesia

Sedation

Success Rate

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 (0)

No hospitals listed yet for this surgery in Kameri, Sangli, Maharashtra — check back soon or browse all hospitals.

Surgeons offering Balloon Atrial Septostomy (0)

No surgeons listed yet for this surgery in Kameri, Sangli, Maharashtra.

Patient Reviews

Loading reviews…

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.

Learn more about Balloon Atrial Septostomy (cost, recovery, FAQs)

Balloon Atrial Septostomy in other localities of Sangli

418 localities