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Hi

Last week my cousin had a premature baby in 32-33 weeks-
its been almost 4 days and the doctors now have diagnosed him with Patent Ductus Arteriosus-
which means his blood vessels the Ductus Arteriosus is not naturally closing which should have been closed by now as is common in new born babies-

The doctors have recommended Surgery-
I want to know what good hospitals we have in Pakistan- Lahore or any where else-
which hospital has most qualified doctors to perform such surgery-
what are the chances?-

Kindly all of you help me out-

@S.U.R.B. @Manticore @halupridol @gslv

any other doctors you may know in PDF kindly tag them in-
your help will be highly appreciated-

Jazak Allah Khair-

Edit: i am out consulting a local surgeon friend- yours opinions will be highly valuable as well- will be back in few hours- Thank You-
 
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Actuall most cases of ductus closes spontaneously before 3 months . also the closure rate after administration of ibuprofen ( which closes ductus ) is around 90%. have you people exhausted all these option. if spontaneous closure does not occur then the baby need Sx. In the meantime Antibiotics and diuretics are needed.
 
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Actuall most cases of ductus closes spontaneously before 3 months . also the closure rate after administration of ibuprofen ( which closes ductus ) is around 90%. have you people exhausted all these option. if spontaneous closure does not occur then the baby need Sx.

As far as i know- the doctors are putting him on some medication for a week or some days depending on his condition they will perform surgery-
 
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bro,PDA,,if asymptomatic is not operated on immidiately and is monitored,if symptoms show then surgery(or/and other interventions) are done.there is some new mesh method as well.
but here the child is premature as well,lung maturity takes around 34 weeks,,,so I dont know about surgery(though the docs may have anticipated premature delivery and added steroids),,,I guess senior guys can help u more.
@he-man @zootinali @Emmie @vcheng
 
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Hi

Last week my cousin had a premature baby in 32-33 weeks-
its been almost 4 days and the doctors now have diagnosed him with Patent Ductus Arteriosus-
which means his blood vessels the Ductus Arteriosus is not naturally closing which should have been closed by now as is common in new born babies-

The doctors have recommended Surgery-
I want to know what good hospitals we have in Pakistan- Lahore or any where else-
which hospital has most qualified doctors to perform such surgery-
what are the chances?-

Kindly all of you help me out-

@S.U.R.B. @Manticore @halupridol @gslv

any other doctors you may know in PDF kindly tag them in-
your help will be highly appreciated-

Jazak Allah Khair-

Edit: i am out consulting a local surgeon friend- yours opinions will be highly valuable as well- will be back in few hours- Thank You-


I cannot help with any medical information; but Prayers for the baby, may he get the best attention and may he grow into the best health.
 
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Hi

Last week my cousin had a premature baby in 32-33 weeks-
its been almost 4 days and the doctors now have diagnosed him with Patent Ductus Arteriosus-
which means his blood vessels the Ductus Arteriosus is not naturally closing which should have been closed by now as is common in new born babies-

The doctors have recommended Surgery-
I want to know what good hospitals we have in Pakistan- Lahore or any where else-
which hospital has most qualified doctors to perform such surgery-
what are the chances?-

Kindly all of you help me out-

@S.U.R.B. @Manticore @halupridol @gslv

any other doctors you may know in PDF kindly tag them in-
your help will be highly appreciated-

Jazak Allah Khair-

Edit: i am out consulting a local surgeon friend- yours opinions will be highly valuable as well- will be back in few hours- Thank You-
@Emmie @he-man

Prayers for the little fella ...
 
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Hi

Last week my cousin had a premature baby in 32-33 weeks-
its been almost 4 days and the doctors now have diagnosed him with Patent Ductus Arteriosus-
which means his blood vessels the Ductus Arteriosus is not naturally closing which should have been closed by now as is common in new born babies-

The doctors have recommended Surgery-
I want to know what good hospitals we have in Pakistan- Lahore or any where else-
which hospital has most qualified doctors to perform such surgery-
what are the chances?-

Kindly all of you help me out-

@S.U.R.B. @Manticore @halupridol @gslv

any other doctors you may know in PDF kindly tag them in-
your help will be highly appreciated-

Jazak Allah Khair-

Edit: i am out consulting a local surgeon friend- yours opinions will be highly valuable as well- will be back in few hours- Thank You-

You should consult the NICVD in Karachi:

NICVD
 
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Actuall most cases of ductus closes spontaneously before 3 months . also the closure rate after administration of ibuprofen ( which closes ductus ) is around 90%. have you people exhausted all these option. if spontaneous closure does not occur then the baby need Sx. In the meantime Antibiotics and diuretics are needed.


Hey @gslv are you a doctor?
 
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Hi

Last week my cousin had a premature baby in 32-33 weeks-
its been almost 4 days and the doctors now have diagnosed him with Patent Ductus Arteriosus-
which means his blood vessels the Ductus Arteriosus is not naturally closing which should have been closed by now as is common in new born babies-

The doctors have recommended Surgery-
I want to know what good hospitals we have in Pakistan- Lahore or any where else-
which hospital has most qualified doctors to perform such surgery-
what are the chances?-

Kindly all of you help me out-

@S.U.R.B. @Manticore @halupridol @gslv

any other doctors you may know in PDF kindly tag them in-
your help will be highly appreciated-

Jazak Allah Khair-

Edit: i am out consulting a local surgeon friend- yours opinions will be highly valuable as well- will be back in few hours- Thank You-
I am sorry Jona I am not here to help but just to say the lil baby will be in my prayers.And i'll pray for baby's speedy recovery.

@Armstrong @Leader @Marshmallow
Do you know more docs on this forum??
 
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I am sorry Jona I am not here to help but just to say the lil baby will be in my prayers.And i'll pray for baby's speedy recovery.

@Armstrong @Leader @Marshmallow
Do you know more docs on this forum??

S.U.R.B @chauvunist @Doctor09 but they are not online usuallly and dont know if they can help or advice..

7 month baby has chances of survival, but 8th month baby usually faces alot of problems.. :(
 
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S.U.R.B @@chauvunist @@Doctor09 but they are not online usuallly and dont know if they can help or advice..
thanks!

7 month baby has chances of survival, but 8th month baby usually faces alot of problems.. :(
My cousin's twins were born in the 8th month and are doing fine by god's grace. :)


@M.harris is also a doc.
 
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