We just got the latest news on Finn and it's not good. After finally getting the "Avian TB" diagnosis we have our options:
Option 1: several months of heavy duty antibiotics that will probably not work and will definitely compromise his immune system. Least likely to succeed.
Option 2: Risky microsurgery to remove the remaining tissue (too risky for the ENT to perform because of the proximity to facial controlling muscles). Most likely to succeed.
Option 3: Return to the ENT's office for the next 8 months to 1 year so that his neck can be reopened and drained. May succeed - but will mean an open wound on his neck for the next year of his life.
After I cry I'm going to begin researching the necessary steps to acquire a second opinion from an infectious disease clinic.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
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2 comments:
so sorry you are going thru this kelly.....so hard when it is our little ones.....you are in my thoughts and prayers....and you are one smart mama....so he is in wonderful hands!
xo
Oh Kelli! I am really sorry to hear this. What is Avian TB???
Hey mama...I am here to help in any way possible! Seriously...just let me know what you need.
So much love and healing hugs being sent your way.
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