Paediatric CT Surgeon :
A pediatric CT surgeon, also known as a pediatric heart surgeon, is a specialist doctor who deals with the treatment of heart and lung conditions in adolescents, children, and infants. A paediatric CT Surgeon will be qualified with a graduation in MBBS, followed by a post-graduation in MS in general surgery. Further specialised in MCh in Cardio Thoracic surgery, and further trained with fellowship courses in pediatric cardio thoracic surgery. A paediatric CT Surgeon is highly trained in performing surgeries for ventricular septal defects, transplantation of lungs and heart, atrial septal defects, abnormal tissue growths, cysts, removal of cancerous tumours, heart problems such as valve conditions, infections in the heart, lung infections, trauma, and injuries. Paediatric CT Surgeons collaborate with other specialists like anesthesiologists, pediatric cardiologists and plan the proper care. When there are symptoms in the children like breathing difficulties, poor growth, bluish discolouration of skin, fatigue, excess sweat, heart murmurs, infections in the chest region, fever, dizziness, unexplained weight gain, nausea & vomiting, one should check with a paediatrician and then a paediatric CT surgeon for the diagnosis and management.





