Archive · 21 Sep 2025
AIIMS Bhopal: First Hybrid Stent and Childhood Cancer Awareness
Doctors at AIIMS Bhopal successfully closed a heart defect called Sinus Venosus ASD using a special hybrid stent.
They also shared good news about childhood cancer: with early detection and treatment, most kids can be cured.
During September, which is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the hospital held a talk to help spread awareness.
People can call a helpline for more information about childhood cancer.
AIIMS Bhopal performed its first sinus venosus ASD closure with a hybrid covered stent.
The procedure used a balloon-based flaring technique.
The team addressed an accessory right upper pulmonary vein.
AIIMS oncologists state 80-90% of childhood cancers are curable with early detection.
AIIMS Bhopal organized a childhood cancer awareness talk in September.
- Who
- AIIMS Bhopal medical team and oncologists, citizens
- What
- Performed a successful Sinus Venosus ASD closure and hosted a childhood cancer awareness talk.
- When
- September (Childhood Cancer Awareness Month)
- Where
- AIIMS Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To highlight medical advancements and increase awareness about childhood cancer.
- Medical Procedure
- Sinus Venosus ASD Closure
- Stent Type
- Hybrid covered stent
- Hospital
- AIIMS Bhopal
- Childhood Cancer Curability (if detected early)
- 80-90%
- Awareness Month
- September (Childhood Cancer)
- Helpline Number
- 8370001226 (for childhood cancer info)