Tuesday Morning - Update (2/12)

Scott's surgery began at 5pm and last about 2 hours. The surgery was successful in that the hematoma was removed. Although, closing the wound was the greatest challenge. Last week the plastic surgeon spent 2+ hours repairs Scott's incision. It looked good from the outside for the past week. Although, during the surgery all of his work seemed to unravel. Dr. A mentioned that this would've eventually happened on its own (within days), and it was ultimately caused by a body that is just not strong enough or healthy enough to heal quickly.

After the surgery, since the fascia (the connective tissue around muscles that is commonly used as the base layer for sutures) was too fibrous and thin the doctor was unable to pull a protective wrap around Dad's organs; instead, he simply connected skin to skin. Of course, this type of closure is not ideal since it means less protection in the long run for Scott, an increase for potential infection and more prone to chronic hernia.

There were no major issues with the surgery. The hematoma is off to the lab to be cultured. Dad is recovering in the ICU again.

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