Patient's question:
A friend recently had a baby boy a few days ago. It was supposed to be a happy occasion, but the child was immediately sent to the intensive care unit after birth. Yesterday, the expert's diagnosis revealed a patent foramen ovale and patent ductus arteriosus. The doctor said that even if surgery is performed, there is a high possibility of postoperative complications. Should we proceed with the surgery?Doctor's answer:
Currently, it is mainly the atrial septal defect in children and patent ductus arteriosus that lead to an increase in pulmonary artery hypertension. People believe that the operation is a bit late, so it is necessary to arrange it as soon as possible. It is generally believed that the earlier the surgery, the better the outcome. Therefore, it is recommended to arrange for surgery as soon as possible, as the risk of surgery is not very high. It is recommended to seek treatment in the thoracic surgery department of a Class III-A hospital, and then prepare for surgery to avoid serious harm to the body's shape, which helps the patient's recovery.