Bettyjo's neck started to swell yesterday, and this morning it was very swollen. We took her to Riverside for a CT scan, and it revealed an abscess behind the esophagus most likely caused by the stitches dissolving too quickly. This has allowed some material to drain into the neck, causing the infection.
Dr. Willet will do surgery to drain the abscess, and will install a drain. She will be in the hospital for a few days.
Please pray for success of the surgery, and that the flap and the repaired esophagus will not suffer permanent damage from the infection.
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