At Narayana Hospital in Howrah, a 7-year-old child from Orissa who weighed only 23 kg received a treatment that changed his life in a medical first. The young patient underwent a state-of-the-art transcatheter closure for his aberrant pulmonary vein drainage and Sinus Venosus Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) after he had been experiencing breathing difficulties and palpitations. The skilled leader of this complex procedure, which involved precisely positioning a covered stent measuring 12 by 49 mm, was Dr. Jayita Nandy Das, a consultant pediatric cardiologist from Narayana Hospital in Howrah. The operation offers hope and better health to the youngest patients in need while simultaneously showcasing the cutting-edge capabilities of Narayana Hospital, Howrah, and opening up new avenues in pediatric cardiology.

The procedure’s lead physician, Dr. Jayita Nandy Das, said, “This represents a significant milestone in pediatric cardiology in this region. A new frontier in care is reached when such a complicated treatment is carried out on such a young infant using minimally invasive techniques. We are overjoyed with the child’s outstanding recovery, and I am proud of the entire team for their commitment”.

The young patient originally complained of palpitations now and then and difficulty breathing when exerted. The researchers assessed many intricate tests, such as balloon occlusion and CT angiograms, to ascertain whether a transcatheter approach to defect closure was feasible. The entire process went smoothly and uneventfully, and the stent was effectively implanted, closing the defect completely.

Two days following the procedure, the young patient was released from the hospital after making a full and speedy recovery. This case is notable not just because of the child’s young age and low body weight, which presented a technical barrier, but also because it was an innovative procedure in eastern India.

This young patient’s successful transcatheter closure of Sinus Venosus ASD demonstrates how committed Narayana Hospital is to improving pediatric cardiology and providing top-notch care. Every patient at Narayana Hospital, Howrah receives the best possible treatment and assistance, keeping it at the forefront of medical expertise.

Priyanka Dutta