Pediatric cardiac surgery is an operation for children and young adults. It’s designed to help treat and correct heart malfunctions and diseases that exist at birth. It’s also helpful with the acquired cardiac problems.
There are various heart defects among children. While some may be minor, others are severe and can result in more complications. These defects usually occur within the heart or in the blood vessels located outside the heart.
Furthermore, some defects require a surgical procedure immediately after delivery. But for other defects, the child may have to wait for some months or even years before undergoing the operation.