The objective of the injections is to reduce the swelling by collapsing the fluid-filled cysts and lesions. The agent that will be used is pure alcohol. The alcohol essentially "burns" the sides of the cysts and makes them collapse and stick to themselves, thereby creating a seal that will prevent the cysts from filling with more fluid.
The doctors will inject the largest cysts first and will do as many as they can with the limited amount of alcohol they can use. The amount of alcohol that can be used is based on Crewe's weight. Since he is a mere 8 pounds, the doctors can use about 3 cc of alcohol.
The doctors will use ultrasound to target the cysts and a small needle to insert catheters into the largest ones to facilitate draining. Crewe will be under general anesthesia for the two hour procedure.
While the alcohol begins working immediately, the results will not be visible for days or weeks. The plan is to keep Crewe in the NICU for a few days following the injections to make sure there are no adverse reactions.
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2 comments:
Camille & Chris,
Thanks for keeping us informed about Crewes progress, it sounds like things are moving in the right direction and he is responding well. You're doing a great job sorting through all the information you're learning through this process, you're an amazing pair. We love you and think about your family many times each day. Keep up the faith; the Lord knows you each well and loves you greatly.
Dear Camille and Chris,
I thank the Lord everyday for the way the two of you are holding up and meeting the challenges before you. I continue to pray for you many times a day and keep your familie's names in the temples. Our faith increases as we see your faith grow and the great blessings the Lord continues to give all of you. I know the Lord loves all of you and so do I.
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