Vaugh-Lami Operation

The Vaux-Lamy operation is a surgical procedure that was developed by French surgeons in the early 20th century. It is used to treat congenital heart defects in children.

The operation was named after the French surgeons who developed it. One of them, Victor E. Vaux-Lamy, was a famous French surgeon who specialized in the treatment of congenital heart defects. Another surgeon, Louis Lamy, also contributed to the development of this operation.

The Vaux-Lamy operation is a surgical procedure in which an incision is made in the child's chest to remove excess tissue that is preventing the heart from functioning properly. The operation is performed under general anesthesia and takes about two hours. After the operation, the child remains in the hospital for several days for observation and recovery.

This surgery was developed in response to the growing need to treat congenital heart defects that were common at the time. Nowadays, Vaux-Lami surgery is rarely used, as more effective treatment methods have become available. However, it remains an important procedure in some countries where access to modern treatments is limited.