Best hospitals and doctors for Glenn procedure in Kochi - Kerala, India

This is a type of open-heart surgery. This is a palliative surgical procedure performed for patients with Tricuspid atresia. It is also part of the surgical treatment path for hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Largely replaced by Bidirectional Glenn procedure.

This may include:

• Swelling (edema) in the legs, ankles and feet
• Swelling of the abdomen (ascites)
• Sudden weight gain from fluid retention
• Fatigue and weakness
• Shortness of breath
• Blue tinge to the skin and lips (cyanosis)
• Difficulty breathing
• Tiring easily, especially during feedings
• Slow growth and poor weight gain