Bypass Surgery Has Long-term Benefits For Children With Kawasaki Disease, Study Suggests
Friday, July 3, 2009 - 23:35
in Health & Medicine
Coronary artery bypass surgery provides "excellent" long-term survival for children who have severe inflammatory heart and blood vessel damage caused by Kawasaki disease. While post-operative problems may increase over time, these can be managed with proper follow-up care. Most of the young patients have normal lives, including participation in sports.