SunTrust bank (Dylan Fitch)
This account was opened for lil Dylan for donations. Any donations would greatly help and go straight to helping him with all of his medical needs. Thanks
In Feb. 2008 Dylan fell and went into a seizure. He was transported to the hospital where they did an MRI. He was then refered to the Neuro Surgeon at Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta. The doctors did some extensive testing and found that he need a Decompression(brain surgery). In Aug. 2011 Dylan had the surgery. He seemed to be doing well after the sugery. After about 2 months he started to show more symptoms of his Chiari. We watched him and talked to the doctors. They decided to run more test and try new medications. None of the medications helped and all of the test showed that he will probably need more surgery. Dylan had a 2nd decompression March 2013. This surgery was more extensive then the 1st. They had to cut the lining of his brain and push the bottom of the cerebellum up and stitch it up. June 2014 Dylan had a seizure and fractured his C-1 (neck). He was in a neck brace until Oct 2014. He is still have some issues with burning sensations in his head and neck. Alittle info on Chiari Malformation ...
What is Chiari Malformation? Chiari malformations (CMs) are structural defects in the cerebellum, the part of the brain that controls balance. When the indented bony space at the lower rear of the skull is smaller than normal, the cerebellum and brainstem can be pushed downward. The resulting pressure on the cerebellum can block the flow of cerebrospinal fluid (the liquid that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord) and can cause a range of symptoms including dizziness, muscle weakness, numbness, vision problems, headache, and problems with balance and coordination. There are three primary types of CM. The most common is Type I, which may not cause symptoms and is often found by accident during an examination for another condition. Type II (also called Arnold-Chiari malformation) is usually accompanied by a myelomeningocele-a form of spina bifida that occurs when the spinal canal and backbone do not close before birth, causing the spinal cord to protrude through an opening in the back. This can cause partial or complete paralysis below the spinal opening. Type III is the most serious form of CM, and causes severe neurological defects. Other conditions sometimes associated with CM include hydrocephalus, syringomyelia, and spinal curvature. Is there any treatment? Medications may ease certain symptoms, such as pain. Surgery is the only treatment available to correct functional disturbances or halt the progression of damage to the central nervous system. More than one surgery may be needed to treat the condition. What is the prognosis? Many people with Type I CM are asymptomatic and do not know they have the condition. Many patients with the more severe types of CM and have surgery see a reduction in their symptoms and/or prolonged periods of relative stability, although paralysis is generally permanent.
