They are taking Kaylie now to surgery to take out the shunt that is in right now. Then they will put in an external drain. The importance right now is to stop the leaking. If fluid is coming out then bacteria can get in, so that is priority 1.
They will take a culture of her fluid today and tomorrow to see if there is an infection. The surgeon is not expecting to find an infection, but wants to make sure! If there is an infection then they will treat for that first before moving on.
The plan then would be on Tuesday to go into surgery to put in a new shunt through her aorta. They will do this through a computer generated procedure. This will be done through the top of her head through brain matter that was left on her right side and into the aorta.
We appreciate all the prayers that have been made on behalf of Kaylie and the doctors. We are continuing to trust God through all of this and know that "His ways are not our ways."
Will keep you updated as new information is available.
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