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Having 10 mm ASD in heart
Dear sir/madam,
My son having 10 mm ASD , now he his age is 4 years and 9 months old , doctors are suggested to to close the ASD ,
we are having confusion to go for device closure but one doctor told if we are going device closure there is a chance to missing device in future so go for open heart surgery
Due to this we are in huge confusion which one is safe.
Kindly please suggest whether is really device closure is safe or open heart surgery.
Attached ECHO report .
Answers (1)
Hi, 10mm ASD at 4 yrs needs a closure
Device closure needs good margin all around. What I see is there is a deficiency in aortic margin. Therefore there will be a possibility of dislodging of device.
A pre school age is the best time to get a surgical closure.
It is hardly a 2-3 hr surgery and very safe in safe hands. Followed by 3-4 days of hospital stay.
After 1 month baby is absolutely fine.
Next Steps
A good echo ( Transthoracic/ Transesophageal) to find all the margins intact.
Good margin - Device closure or else if any doubt go for Surgical
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