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The cost of Blalock-Taussig (BT) shunt surgery in India typically ranges between USD 3,000 - USD 6,500.
The total cost depends on the child's heart condition, the complexity of the procedure, the hospital's facilities, the paediatric cardiac surgeon's expertise, and the duration of hospital and ICU stay.
Additional expenses such as diagnostic tests, medications, and follow-up care may also affect the overall treatment cost.
| City | Cost (USD) | |
|---|---|---|
| Bangalore | $3,000 – $6,500 | Explore More |
| Chennai | $3,000 – $6,500 | Explore More |
| Delhi | $3,000 – $6,500 | Explore More |
| Faridabad | $3,000 – $6,500 | Explore More |
| Ghaziabad | $3,000 – $6,500 | Explore More |
| Gurgaon | $3,000 – $6,500 | Explore More |
| Hyderabad | $3,000 – $6,500 | Explore More |
| Kochi | $3,000 – $6,500 | Explore More |
| Kolkata | $3,000 – $6,500 | Explore More |
| Mohali | $2,700 – $5,850 | Explore More |
| Mumbai | $3,000 – $6,500 | Explore More |
| Noida | $3,000 – $6,500 | Explore More |
| Pune | $2,700 – $5,850 | Explore More |
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The Blalock\u2013Thomas\u2013Taussig (BT) shunt is performed to improve blood flow to the lungs in babies and children with cyanotic congenital heart defects. It increases blood oxygen levels and serves as a temporary, life-saving measure until definitive corrective heart surgery can be performed.
Medical evaluation is required if a child shows signs of bluish skin or lips (cyanosis), breathing difficulty, poor feeding, delayed growth, or has a diagnosed congenital heart defect requiring palliative surgery.
Preparation includes echocardiography, blood tests, imaging studies, and stabilisation of oxygen levels. Parents are counselled, and the child is admitted to a specialised pediatric cardiac unit before surgery.
Under general anaesthesia, a small synthetic graft is placed between a systemic artery and the pulmonary artery to create an alternate pathway for blood to reach the lungs, improving oxygenation.
BT shunt surgery typically takes 2 to 4 hours, depending on the child\u2019s condition and the complexity of the heart defect.
The BT shunt improves oxygenation, reduces cyanosis, supports growth and development, and stabilises the child until definitive cardiac surgery is feasible.
Most children spend a few days in the ICU, followed by ward care. Recovery involves oxygen support, medications, and regular follow-up to monitor shunt function.
BT shunt surgery has shown high short-term success in improving oxygenation and survival in children with complex congenital heart disease. It serves as a bridge to definitive treatment, with outcomes influenced by timing, underlying condition, and overall health.
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