8/28 Update

Eli's study this morning went well. No unexpected information. The tube in his nose (NG tube) is pressing on his septum and closing off his left nostril. This of course is restricting the airway. Also, he has some tracheomalcia at the same level as the esophagus connection. The scar tissue from the esophagus is pressing in on his trachea and the aorta is pressing in on it on the other side. This is causing some closure of his trachea. Dr. Hess wants to do the study on his esophagus to check for leaks tomorrow and if all is well, remove the NG tube. He thinks this may allow him to breathe freely through his nose and just might solve the problem. If not, we may have to discuss a aortapexy, which sutures the aorta to the chest wall, allowing it to be off of the trachea. We shall see. They will likely extubate him soon after the NG tube is removed, so we pray that there are no leaks. And then, we pray that that solves the problem. Please keep this constantly before the Lord. It would be really great NOT to have to undergo another surgery.

God Bless.....