An update of Will's current health and treatment
(Last Updated on 2 April 99)

Cardiac Assessment in Boston

Will underwent a cardiac MRI at Children's Hospital of Boston on 19 March 1999.  The exam revealed that Will's aorta was problematic, secondary to a previous repair in Wisconsin.  However, the cardiologists felt that it did not require immediate repair.  Furthermore, the quality of the MRI images were so clear that they did not have to perform the scheduled catheterization--sparing Will from having to undergo anaesthesia and several days stay in the hospital. Click here to learn more about this new technology.  As always, our heartfelt thanks go out to Dr. Roth and the staff at Children's Hospital.

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Will was seen by the orthopedic surgeon on 9 March 99 for a two-month post-operative follow-up appointment.  The surgeon indicated that Will had made great progress and that he did not need to see Will for another year.

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Will is scheduled to return to Children's Hospital of Boston on 19 March 99 for further assessment of his troublesome aortic arch.  He is scheduled to undergo a cardiac MRI and cardiac catheterization.  Depending upon the results of the assessments, he may undergo angioplasty or an aortic stint during the catheterization, or he may require additional surgery.

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Will underwent dental work under anaesthesia at Duke University Medical Center.  Will sailed through the procedures (with only a little nausea from the anaesthesia)

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Will underwent his second surgery on his left femur in January 1999.  The surgery removed the bracket and screws that were placed during his femoral osteotomy surgery one year ago.  The surgery was successful and Will did not require another cast.  He spent one night in the hospital and was walking (hobbling) by the following evening.

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