I've uploaded 3 photos from the O.R.
Caution: These are snapshots of the heart during surgery, and are 'graphic' - they might make you queasy (or at least, that's what my wife says - so be warned! :)
The links will open a new window displaying the images...
Photo #1 - Enlarged heart before repair - click to view
Photo #2 - Opened heart, showing hole in between the upper chambers - click to view
Photo #3 - Smaller heart following repair - - click to view
Both children are doing well, a few days after the operation.
Posted by blogger at August 21, 2005 04:06 PM