Truncus Arteriosis Repair Surgery With Conduit

Sample Opinion // Paediatric Cardiac Surgery // congenital heart disease // Truncus Arteriosus // Truncus Repair Surgery with Conduit Placement

Diagnosis: According to the medical reports shared with us, the baby has been diagnosed with a congenital cardiac defect known as Truncus Arteriosus.

Truncus arteriosus is a rare, congenital heart defect where a single, large artery leaves the heart instead of the usual two, leading to a mix of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood.

Investigations needed: The baby may need to undergo detailed Physical & clinical evaluation, including a CAG report, ECG, ECHO, MRI, CT, along with some basic routine blood investigations. However, the final treatment plan will be conclusive after a thorough evaluation.

Possible line of Treatment: Based on the shared reports, the baby needs Truncus repair surgery with conduit placement. In this procedure, the hole between the ventricles is closed, and the pulmonary arteries are separated from the main trunk. A conduit is then placed between the right ventricle and the pulmonary arteries to restore normal blood flow. This artificial connection ensures that both the lungs and the body receive adequate circulation.

We’d recommend the following hospitals with top doctors for the baby:

1. BLK-MAX Super Specialty Hospital // Treating doctor – Dr. Gaurav Garg 

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2. Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon- // Treating Doctor – Dr. Nidhi Rawal 

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3.Amrita Hospitals  // Treating doctor; Dr Ashish Katewa 

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4. Fortis Escorts Heart Institute // Treating Doctor – Dr. K.S. Iyer

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5. Dr L H Hiranandani Hospital, Mumbai, // Treating Doctor; Dr. Shyamdeep Borogohain 

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Estimated costs:

Estimated cost of Initial Evaluations will be approx. USD 500-800 on OPD basis.

The Estimated cost of the procedure at the various hospitals will be approx.

Kindly Note: The given cost is a tentative cost based on the shared information. If the investigations shed a new picture, the cost may vary accordingly. 

Stay in India: The Baby will require 2-3 days for initial evaluations on an OPD basis.

For Surgery- The Baby will require 6-7 days of hospitalization for surgery. Post-discharge, the patient may require 10-15 days for follow-up. Total Length Stay in India will be approx. 3-4 weeks.

 Inclusions:

1. The cost of all investigations related to the surgery.

2. The cost of the treatment.

3. The doctor’s fee and surgery charges.

4. The stay of the patient and 1 attendant during hospital admission.

5. All meals for the patient and the attendant as per the available menu while in hospital.

6. Medical Consumables and Medicines while in hospital.

7. The fee for dietician and nursing while in hospital.

8. It also includes complimentary Airport Transfers, Forex Services, and assistance.

 Exclusions:

1. Any consultation other than in discussion.

2. Extended stay

3. Treatment for any other illness

 4. If & when the patient is shifted to ICU (Intensive Care Unit), then attendant has to vacate the room and shift to a Guest House near the Hospital.

On Arrival: The baby and the attendants will be received at the airport by our Representative. Apart from the medical and nursing team, one Case Manager will take care of all the needs. We shall also assist them with reasonably charged accommodation near the hospital. The family may arrange 35-50 USD per day toward accommodation and food at the guest house. 

Hope I have been able to give you a satisfactory answer to the query. Do kindly ask for any clarifications needed. I will be happy to answer & shall look forward to assisting you.

Regards,

Dr. Priya