About BT Shunt

The Blalock Taussig shunt is a surgical procedure. It is used to increase pulmonary blood flow for palliation in duct-dependent cyanotic heart defects like pulmonary atresia. These are the common cause of the blue baby syndrome. This procedure is used to direct blood flow to the lungs. It also relieves cyanosis while the infant is waiting for corrective or palliative surgery.

Average BT Shunt Cost

India Starting from $2,400

Dr. Balamurgan M

Neurosurgeon | Director - Department of Neurodurgery

M.B.B.S, MD, DNB (Neurosurgery)

Works at Apollo Hospital Chennai
Chennai, India

Dr. Balamurgan M is a leading neurosurgeon with over 21 years of experience and specializes in brain and spine surgeries.He is a known academician and have been keenly involved in teaching medical students at renowned medical institutions.

He has published many papers in reputed national and international journals related to medicine and surgery, and is a member of various eminent medical associations.

Dr. Balamuruganhas expertise in surgeries related to brain and spine, a pioneer when it comes to brain tumor treatment and has a keen interest in Radio surgery, Functional neurosurgery and Endoscopic Spine and Skull base surgery.

Clinical Focus

  • Brain Aneurysm surgery
  • Laminectomy
  • Endoscopic Spine surgery
  • Endoscopic Skull base surgery
  • Functional neurosurgery
  • Radio surgery

Awards

  • Prof A. Venugopal Gold Medal in Urology
  • Prof A. L. Mudaliar Gold Medal in Medicine
  • Raja Sir Ramaswamy Mudaliar Gold Medal in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • Sir Branfoot Prize in Clinical Obstetrics
  • University First in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • Best Resident Award - 1996
  • Best Neurosurgery Resident Award - 1996

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