liver shunt surgery PLEASE HELP Has anyone had liver shunt surgery at Ryan Vet Hospital University of Penn? I have an 8 mos old yorkie confirmed shunt awaiting surgery. I hope someone can help me. I like the doctor that did all of Hathaways testing but I dont know anything about the surgeon. Im SCARED! I dont want to lose our "BABY" |
i'm sorry your baby has LS and is going to surgery. I do not know anything about the surgeons at U Penn but from what i heard its a great school/hospital. |
I don't know about them but will keep your little one in my prayers for a safe procedure. |
My baby had LS suurgery in March at University of TN. She is doing great! A great souce of information is - Liver_Shunt_And_MVD_Support : Liver Shunt & MVD/HMD Support I have had so many questions, both before and after her surgery, and there is always someone available on there with an answer. They will most likely know about the Dr. / animal hospital you are asking about. Good luck! It's the best think we ever did for our baby. ~~~ Valerie |
what is liver shunt!! I hope your baby dose well in surgery ! please let us know how your baby is doing |
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Dr. Tobias/UofT is a leading vet in the research of LS and has done hundreds of the surgery. Another factor is their costs are so much lower than many of the other places that even with airfare and hotel it is much, much less expensive. |
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My mother posted the original question about UPenn. Our baby did have surgery there on Wednesday. I can't say enough good things. He isn't home yet, and he isn't out of the woods, but so far so good. Thank you for the quick advice and responses. We had to go with our gut feelings and do what was best. Hathaway had a very large congenital shunt that was quite difficult to get to. Hopefully he will make a full recovery. It's a long bumpy road but worth it to save his life. |
That is great news and please keep us updated on how your little one is doing. It will also be great to hear about this surgeon/U Penn. It will be wonderful if members can recommend them also. Has your mother contacted the breeder? If yes are they helping? |
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my daughter was accepted there in January for her clinical rotations (last year of Vet School). maybe if you have any follow-up appointments you could let me know and I'll have her look for you. |
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Our surgeon was Dr. Mike Schlicksup. And he has been absolutely wonderful. I would recommend him in a heartbeat! Hathaway should come home tomorrow. Of course we will have follow-up visits to re-test bile acids and what not. I have been in touch with my breeder and I am getting a full refund for Hathaway. I've already received half. I am very appreciative, but at the same time his surgery was $6500. I only paid $800 for Hathaway. With all of the testing before hand, I'm close to $10,000 already. I just want to mention too that my regular vet thought I was a "nut case." I was in her office at least once a month since I brought Hathaway home last Easter. I just knew something was wrong. He wasn't a normal puppy in my opinion. I went with my gut, purchased pet insurance and took him to UPenn. Since my regular vet thought I was a hypochondriac there was nothing in Hathaway's chart about a possible shunt. This was not considered by the insurance a "pre-existing" condition. (Even though mother's instinct let me know when he was 12wks old.) Pet Plan insurance covers all hereditary and congenital conditions that are not pre-existing. It is definitely the company I would recommend as well. Depending on your plan (I purchased the highest threshold) they cover 100% at your regular vet and 70% at a specialist or university hospital. And I only have a $50 deductible. As long as there is no break in coverage, he is covered for life. |
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