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Morgan - Left Lambdoid Craniosynostosis

 

DOB 5/24/00
Diagnosed 11/21/00
Surgery 1/18/01
DOC Band 2/26/01

 

Pre-Op

  

 

Christmas Picture, notice the facial asymetry and the buldge over her right ear.

Christmas Day, about 4 weeks before surgery. Note her head shape. If you look close you can even see the ridge.

 

In the Hospital

Morgan's surgeons Dr. Eric Hubli and Dr. Kathleen French did a great job.

  

 

PICU about 20 hours after surgery. This was by far the hardest part.

2 days post-op.

 

3 days post-op. Leaving the hospital.

 

The Scar

 

 

Scar, 2 days post op.

Scar 5 days post-op.

 

Scar 6 days post-op.

 

Post-Op

  

6 days post-op. Glad to be home.

 

DOC Band

After her surgery, Morgan was fitted for the DOC Band by Cranial Technologies. She received it on 2/26/01 and should be out by 5/24/01 (her first birthday).

 

 

About 2 months into treatment

Morgan in her DOC Band

 

Treatment is Complete

 

 

Morgan at 9 months post-op and 5 months post-DOC Band

 

A special thanks goes out to Jennifer Pitchke for starting the support group CAPPS.

 

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