Baby Andrew Update: Surgeon Gives 70% Success Chance
Written by Ahaoma Kanu
Saturday, 15 March 2008
Baby Andrew with some of the Indian nurses
Mrs. Rose Duku and baby Andrew at the hospital
One of the surgeons that will operate on Andy
Baby Andrew Update: Surgeon Gives 70% Success Chance
by Ahaoma Kanu
On the 28th of January 2008, you answered a clarion call to give a child you barely knew a chance to live; on the 4th of March of the same year; you handed him the cheque to cater for his corrective heart surgery in India and now, that child is still looking up to you; he needs your prayers to survive that surgery.
Baby Andrew Duku, who has somehow become a celebrity, left the shores of the country last week on board an Emirates Airline while receiving smiles and lots of tender loving care from fellow passengers. Andrew’s trip from
Nigeria
was quite a smooth one that according to his escort, Mr. Chuks Etuka, “he had all the attention of the ladies right from the moment we departed from the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos that I almost became envious.”
The flight was a five-hour flight to
Dubai
where Baby Andrew taken to the Millennium Hotel was Andy spent his first night outside
Nigeria
. The next day, they departed
Dubai
by
9.30am
(
Dubai
time) before landing
Bangalore
by
5 p.m
India
time.
The hospital officials were on ground to take Andy Boy in the hospital ambulance with blaring sirens to show how important ‘our Andy’ is.
The hospital is run by one of the best surgeons in the world and there are 11 other Nigerian families there for cardiac surgeries and they all hooked up to Andrew.
Little Andy has under gone a few tests. They have taken two echo scans, six blood culture tests, an x-ray as well as the usual weight, height eye lung and other general tests. These have been done in other for them to have a clear picture and know how to tackle Andy’s case.
The consultant cardiologist, Dr. John Collin, who is the doctor directly handling Baby Andrew, said that the condition of Andrew’s heart has affected his lungs which made him so susceptible to severe cater and the flu. The test carried out revealed that Andrew has the flu which is causing a blockage in his wind pipe.
Dr. Collin said that the flu has to be treated before any other treatment can commence. He however said that that they have discovered that Andy’s condition could be as a result of a certain amount of hyper thyroids and that a Geneticist would begin investigation into this. Once all these have been cleared up, then they would perform the surgery.
He did issue a note of warning saying that due to the apparent lung damage, the surgery will be performed alongside a lung specialist since the procedure for the operation is a very delicate one. He gave a 70 per cent chance of Baby Andrew coming out stronger and healthier.
As such, what is needed for Baby Andrew now is prayer and more prayer.
Villagers, this is a clarion call to everyone, Nigerians and none Nigerians, Andrew Duku would need your prayers when he goes under the surgical blade.
As you did become part of this story of love, togetherness and patriotism, also remember Baby Andrew in your daily devotions so that together we will rejoice when he comes out sound.
Thanks for the update Kanu...we sure will keep Baby Andrew, the Surgeons and Family in mind, and daily lift them up in prayer.
It's a pity that our country Nigeria that has so many specialists could not create the conducive environment for this surgery. I know that we can do this, but how much will the few private hospitals charge? Are they ready to even do it at a discount?
The Cardiac Centre(Reddington Hospital) located on Victoria-Island (12A Idowu Martins Street)is meant to be a centre of excellence, but then meant for those who can pay........well everybody is in business to make money...and depending on what ur focus is and the focus of the Board....if i were to own such a centre,i will make room for about 10% of my patients who cannot afford to pay to receive what i will call.....'A Lifeline'..... :eek:
The Government Hospitals that are partially equipped could have done this...but then who wants to take the chance...there are still experienced specialists on ground....but then might not have the right equipment....also nobody seems to have confidence in them...wat a sorry state of affairs:cool:
=emj;4294996197>Thanks for the update Kanu...we sure will keep Baby Andrew, the Surgeons and Family in mind, and daily lift them up in prayer.
It's a pity that our country Nigeria that has so many specialists could not create the conducive environment for this surgery. I know that we can do this, but how much will the few private hospitals charge? Are they ready to even do it at a discount?
The Cardiac Centre(Reddington Hospital) located on Victoria-Island (12A Idowu Martins Street)is meant to be a centre of excellence, but then meant for those who can pay........well everybody is in business to make money...and depending on what ur focus is and the focus of the Board....if i were to own such a centre,i will make room for about 10% of my patients who cannot afford to pay to receive what i will call.....'A Lifeline'..... :eek:
The Government Hospitals that are partially equipped could have done this...but then who wants to take the chance...there are still experienced specialists on ground....but then might not have the right equipment....also nobody seems to have confidence in them...wat a sorry state of affairs:cool:
I agree with you that such could be done in Nigeria if you have the money. We have alot to make it happen but then, money plays a vital role. One thing I have noticed is that we place more emphasis on money than life saving vis-a-vis health care delivery. I pray our government will be up and doing to make room for all.
That aside I thank God for baby Andy's report so far. We go tanda for prayer for success all the way till they all come back 2 9ja. d Good Lord that started d good work will complete it to the end, AMEN.
I just observed that d baby looks healthier now than before. Its a miracle and a good sign that he is already healed. He looks so relaxed and refreshed. Is it change of environment or what? Well thank God say d pikin dey well as we don see for picture.
Guy well done for keeping us informed with the miracle baby.
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Posted by Robot| 15.03.2008 09:41