Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Doctors Treat Rare Brain Disorder in 1.7-kg Baby
Doctors in Visakhapatnam successfully treated a very small baby, weighing just 1.7 kg, for a rare brain condition called Vein of Galen Malformation (VoGM).
This condition causes abnormal blood flow in the brain, which can be very dangerous if not treated.
The baby was born early and taken to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
Doctors used a special procedure to fix the blood vessels in the baby's brain.
The baby is now doing better and is being closely watched.
This is one of the first times such a procedure has been successful on a baby this small in the region.
Doctors in Visakhapatnam successfully treated a 1.7-kg premature baby with Vein of Galen Malformation (VoGM).
The condition was detected during late pregnancy and the baby was delivered prematurely.
A complex neurovascular procedure was performed using a catheter to block abnormal blood vessels.
The baby is under observation in the NICU and has shown improved cardiac function.
This is among the first successful VoGM interventions on a premature baby of such low birth weight in the region.
- Who
- Doctors in Visakhapatnam, including Dr. Siva Sankar Dalai
- What
- Performed a complex neurovascular procedure on a premature baby with Vein of Galen Malformation (VoGM)
- When
- After detecting the condition during late pregnancy and delivering the baby prematurely
- Where
- Visakhapatnam, India
- Why
- To treat the rare congenital brain vascular disorder and prevent potential heart failure, respiratory distress, and other complications
Medical Advancement
Parental Concerns
Success of the Procedure
Medical Advancement
Doctors successfully performed a complex neurovascular procedure on a premature baby with Vein of Galen Malformation (VoGM), demonstrating medical advancement.
Parental Concerns
Parents may have concerns about the long-term outcomes and the baby's quality of life despite the successful procedure.
- Condition
- Vein of Galen Malformation (VoGM)
- Baby's Weight
- 1.7 kg
- Procedure
- Endovascular procedure using a catheter
- Location
- Visakhapatnam, India
- Specialist
- Dr. Siva Sankar Dalai
- Current Status
- Under observation in NICU with improved cardiac function