Blalock-Taussig (BT) Shunt Surgery in Turkey

A Blalock-Taussig (BT) shunt is a small tube that connects the arterial circulation to the pulmonary circulation in order to get more blood to the lungs. This is the first in a series of operations required to correct complex congenital (present at birth) heart defects. 

Blalock-Taussig (BT) shunt care after surgery will include:

• Mechanical ventilation — a breathing machine — immediately following the operation
• Chest tubes to collect fluid that can accumulate in the chest
• Foley catheter to collect urine and accurately keep track of urine output

The BT shunt mimics the role of the ductus arteriosus. It is often put in place after the ductus closes naturally. Shunts are usually used for four to five months, until the child outgrows them and a second operation or definitive repair is needed.

Turkey is preferred destination for BT Shunt because of,

• Highly Experienced Cardiac Surgeons in Turkey
• The Best Cath labs for BT Shunt
• Well equipped ICUs for BT Shunt
• Availability of Advanced BT Shunt methodologies in Turkey
• Well trained Nursing staff and Paramedics for BT Shunt
• Supportive BT Shunt Post Surgery care

BT Shunt cost in Turkey

Best BT Shunt Hospitals in Turkey

Why Turkey for Cardiac Procedures

Turkey is a leader in diagnosing and treating Cardiac ailments. Definitely, Cardiac care is the main priority in Turkey. Thanks to new technology, painless and safe surgical procedures can be performed to protect heart. All care strategies comply with international guidelines.

Turkey has world’s most modern equipment. Innovative techniques and multiple specialists give patients (adult and children including newborns), the advantage of superior therapies and preventive care for disorders of the heart and vascular system (blood vessels). The expertise of cardiac surgeons extends to surgery for heart failure, Aneurysms & Pulmonary Embolisms, Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting as well as Ross and Homograft Procedures. Turkey has carved a niche in addressing Complex Valve Repair surgeries too. The success rate in cardiac surgeries is among the highest in world and comparable with the best healthcare institutions anywhere in the world.