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Tiny Fighter: 1.7kg Baby Survives Complex Heart Operation
29 Aug
Summary
- A 1.7kg premature baby girl underwent a rare arterial switch operation.
- The complex surgery corrected a congenital heart defect present from birth.
- The hospital covered the entire cost of the life-saving procedure.
A team at Kovai Medical Center and Hospital (KMCH) has successfully performed a rare arterial switch operation on a 1.7-kg premature baby girl. The infant, born at 33 weeks, was diagnosed with transposition of the great arteries, a serious congenital heart defect.
Her condition deteriorated post-birth, necessitating the complex eight-hour surgery. The procedure involved meticulously reconnecting the major arteries and transplanting the coronary arteries. The baby's low birth weight and prematurity presented significant surgical challenges.
Demonstrating remarkable compassion, KMCH bore the entire cost of the treatment, as the family was unable to afford it. The baby is now recovering well, feeding normally, and is anticipated to be discharged soon, marking a successful outcome for this rare and challenging procedure.
