Geetanjali performs rare heart defect closure in infant
Hospital says procedure is first of its kind in southern Rajasthan
UDAIPUR, — Geetanjali Medical College and Hospital said it has successfully treated a rare congenital heart defect in an 8-month-old infant using a minimally invasive device closure procedure, a first for southern Rajasthan.
The defect, known as an aorto-pulmonary (AP) window, creates an abnormal connection between the aorta and the pulmonary artery, causing excessive blood flow to the lungs and potentially leading to heart failure if left untreated. Such cases are commonly managed through open-heart surgery.
The hospital said the procedure was performed by Dr. Ramesh Patel and the pediatric cardiology team using a transcatheter device closure technique, avoiding the need for open-heart surgery.
According to the hospital, the infant recovered quickly, required a shorter hospital stay and showed good immediate results after the intervention.
“This achievement marks an important milestone for pediatric cardiac intervention in southern Rajasthan,” Dr. Patel said in a statement. “Treating such a rare congenital defect in an infant requires meticulous planning, advanced imaging and experienced teamwork. We are pleased that the child is stable and has been discharged.”
The hospital described the case as the first successful transcatheter device closure of an AP window in an infant in the southern Rajasthan region and said it demonstrates the institution’s growing capability to manage complex congenital heart diseases with advanced minimally invasive techniques.
Hospital administrators congratulated the medical team, including Dr. Gaurav Mittal, Dr. Dileep Jain, Dr. Rohin Saini, Dr. Shailendra and Lokesh, and said the outcome reflects the institution’s commitment to innovation and specialized cardiac care.
Geetanjali Medical College and Hospital said the procedure could help reduce the need for families in the region to travel to major metropolitan centers for advanced pediatric cardiac treatment.
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