How long does it take for a 2-year-old child to undergo heart surgery to close a ventricular septal defect with a perforated hole to heal normally?

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Hello doctor! Doctor, how long does it take for a 2-year-old child to have heart surgery to close a ventricular septal defect with a perforated hole? Looking forward to your advice, thank you doctor!
Pham Thi Kim Oanh (2002)
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Hello, the doctor would like to answer the question: "How long does it take for a 2-year-old child to have heart surgery to close a ventricular septal defect with a perforated hole to recover normally?" As follows:
Currently, there are 2 methods of treating ventricular septal defect: percutaneous intervention, also known as laparoscopic surgery and open heart surgery method. With the intervention method, the recovery time is fast, the patient can immediately move again (However, this method can only be done with suitable lesions). With open surgery method, the postoperative time is longer, it takes about 7-10 days to recover. Both methods require follow-up after the procedure and can take many months to return to normal activities.
You can go to a medical facility or a hospital/clinic under Vinmec Health System to get a closer examination and consultation by doctors. Best regards!

Answered by Master, Doctor Tran Hong Nhat - Interventional Cardiologist - Cardiovascular Center - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital

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