An open ductus arteriosus is a congenital heart defect in which the ductus arteriosus of a newborn does not heal for a short time after birth.
This pathology occurs most often in premature babies, but it can also occur in a baby born on time. Children with this disease, as a rule, lag behind in development, are sedentary, get tired quickly, and have shortness of breath. Many parents who are faced with such a disease in their child choose treatment abroad.
The elimination of this pathology abroad means high efficiency of treatment, modern equipment, robotic technology, excellent qualifications of specialists and a high level of service.
It is also worth noting that the cost of surgery for an uninfected ductus arteriosus abroad is relatively low.
Diagnosis and treatment
This pathology is very rare in adults, thanks to modern diagnostic methods that make it possible to recognize it at the earliest stages in childhood.
To detect the disease in a timely manner, doctors recommend that parents enroll their child in the following examination methods:
- Echocardiography;
- electrocardiography;
- oximetry;
- radiography;
- cardiac catheterization.
The main method of treating an uninfected ductus arteriosus is surgery. Its purpose is to close the duct, reduce the risk of complications, and normalize heart function.
The tactics of such an intervention are always the same and involve simple duct ligation or suturing.
It is worth noting that surgery for an uninfected ductus arteriosus abroad is usually performed using minimally invasive techniques. This allows you to avoid large blood loss and leave minimal scars on the patient's body.
The cost of surgery for an uninfected ductus arteriosus depends on its size, the degree of damage to the arteries, and the existence of additional heart diseases.
Rehabilitation
After surgery for an uninjured ductus arteriosus abroad, the patient stays in the hospital for several days under the constant supervision of a doctor. At the same time, he is prescribed special medications to reduce pain after surgery.
Further, after checking out, the guest of the clinic must refrain from physical exertion for 1-3 months, limit his activity, and follow the recommendations of specialists.
The complete recovery of a patient after surgery with an uninjured ductus arteriosus abroad lasts about a year.
It is also worth noting that due to the risk of recurrence of the disease, the patient must be constantly monitored by specialists and, if necessary, undergo additional examinations.
