? Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt ?

[kuhio98]

all that nursing school wasn't a total wash! (2 jobs ago I was on a team that worked with patients going through the insurance coverage process for kidney, pancreas and liver transplants - I learned a TON)

Thanks for explaining it in English! I couldn't figure out what the heck they were talking about on the websites I found.

[kuhio98]

It appears that a less invasive procedure has been developed. From Cindy with Critter Connection:
The procedure that Mya needs was previously done through surgery. Now they do not have to open her. They go in the jugular vein in the neck and with assistance of a cat scan along with dye they follow through with wires. The stint is put into the liver and the results are so much better. The dogs come out the next day with no stutures no pain and are not even aware they had any thing done. There is no blood loss and the success rate is great. I hope we can make this possible.

[cassiesmom]

kuhio98, do you know how the fund-raising is going for Mya?

[kuhio98]

kuhio98, do you know how the fund-raising is going for Mya?

No, I don't. iMOM hasn't published an fund update which could mean that no additional funds have come in or the volunteer that usually posts updates is gone for the weekend.

You can follow Mya's update HERE

[cyber-sibes]

We're sending prayers for Mya. It sounds complicated, will the surgery be a permanant fix or is this something she'll have to go through more than once as she grows?

[kuhio98]

Fund updates from iMOM today:

GF - Anna Van der Merwe 3,410.00
GF - Chappy Luzaber 420.00
GF - Duke Arbulu 604.00
GF - Dustie George 894.00
GF - Mya Critter Connection 160.00