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Originally Posted by dwerten  have you consulted with dr. tobia at university of tenessee as she is the best person for liver shunt. also have you joined the Liver_Shunt_And_MVD_Support@yahoogroups.com as they are real supportive and can help you alot -- I am so sorry you are going through this but i would not do anything without first consulting with Dr Tobias and another expert is Dr Center from Cornell University -- These two are very knowlegeable about what you are dealing with |
I had sent an email , and I had went on there website back when Davey was 12 weeks old and investigated this condition. The high blood sugar complicates the condition. If he has diabetes from the nonfunctioning liver then maybe he doesn't need insulin and his organs are getting the proper nutrients. If he had developed the diabetic condition as a co-morbid illness congenitally then he runs the risk of impaired healing, infection etc , so then surgery is somewhat contraindicated. The quality of life post surgery would have to be considered .I just can't see making him suffer to make him suffer.