Recovery
I will guide you through your baby’s recovery and provide specific instructions after the embolization procedure. Most babies are able to go home within a few days after the procedure. In the following weeks, I will continue to monitor your baby’s condition closely to make sure the treatment has been successful.
Prognosis
I want you to understand that about half of babies with this condition have a malformation that cannot be corrected. When this happens, the condition is often life-threatening, and some babies may not survive beyond the first few days after birth.
If your baby’s malformation can be treated successfully with embolization, the long-term outlook is generally very good. Most children go on to grow, develop, and live healthy, normal lives.