I've spoken with Dr. A and the decision was made to move forward with the surgery to remove the hematoma. The surgery is scheduled for later this evening (perhaps as soon as a few hours).
I've been told that the plastic surgeon will also be present to make sure he is stitched up correctly after the surgery is successful.
Although absolutely none of Scott's cultures have come back as infected and he does not have a fever it is important to understand that Scott has not been improving; he is still intubated, his body is swelling with fluid, his white cell count is very elevated and he just has not been getting better. We hope this surgery will put him back on the path of progress. We also hope that the hematoma is in fact infected or else what would this surgery be about if it were not. Of course, we have every right to be concerned with Scott being in the condition he is in. The doctor feels comfortable with Scott's status and advised we move as quickly as possible.
Allie is there with him now and will be there until he is out of surgery through tomorrow. I will try my best to update the blog with the outcome of the surgery. Please wish him good health and strength!
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