Hi Dock - What's going to be at issue for you is the health of your liver. You're no doubt aware that hepatitis C is an infection caused by a virus that attacks the liver. An infection that lasts over several years can lead to complications including scarring of the liver tissue, and that impacts the liver's ability to function during a surgical procedure.Some types of impairments could put your life at risk during surgery and need to be evaluated prior to surgery.
This link provides more information on the risks from the Gastrointestinal Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital and the Department of Medicine, at Harvard Medical School in Boston. http://www.hepatitis-central.com/hcv/liver/surgery/risk.html
Has your surgeon mentioned having liver function tests? Here's information about them from Mayo Clinic: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/liver-function-tests/MY00093
It sounds like your doctors just want to be sure that all will go smoothly for you, but they could have done a better job of explaining the information and evaluations that are needed to ensure your safety. Best wishes to you in moving forward with this, I hope all goes well.
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Hi Dock - What's going to be at issue for you is the health of your liver. You're no doubt aware that hepatitis C is an infection caused by a virus that attacks the liver. An infection that lasts over several years can lead to complications including scarring of the liver tissue, and that impacts the liver's ability to function during a surgical procedure.Some types of impairments could put your life at risk during surgery and need to be evaluated prior to surgery.
This link provides more information on the risks from the Gastrointestinal Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital and the Department of Medicine, at Harvard Medical School in Boston. http://www.hepatitis-central.com/hcv/liver/surgery/risk.html
Has your surgeon mentioned having liver function tests? Here's information about them from Mayo Clinic: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/liver-function-tests/MY00093
It sounds like your doctors just want to be sure that all will go smoothly for you, but they could have done a better job of explaining the information and evaluations that are needed to ensure your safety. Best wishes to you in moving forward with this, I hope all goes well.
Take care,
July 12, 2010 - 5:25pmPat
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