Yesterday we got the biopsy results back- Chronic Rejection.
Isn't that a delightful diagnosis to be given???
So, I hop over to the web and find this definition on medscape.com:
"Compared with other vasculzrized organ grafts, chronic liver allograft rejection is uncommon, most likely due to the unique immunologic properties of the liver allograft, the regenerative capacity of the liver, and better recognition and control of acute rejection. The incidence is approximately 1 % to 3%."
Whole article can be found here.
Are you kidding me, 1-3% chance of getting this. Lets hit the home run in rareness yet again...the rare liver disease wasn't enough...let's get more ambiguous with rejection.
The plan is to treat him out patient with immunosuppresent cocktail and hope the rejection will reverse or correct itself. This can take 6 months to 1 year.
I have no idea where this road will lead. I really had thought this journey was over.
So, the plan is to get Big Bird out of hawk and treat at home. At least he has his own place ;-)
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