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Baby Sister's Surgeon, Dr. Michael J. Rutter

http://www.kidsent.org/Faculty/cv/pdf/Rutter_cv.pdf

Specialties

Tracheal reconstruction and complex airway surgery

Education and Training

Fellowship: Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, 1997 to 2000; Health Research Council of New Zealand Training, 1995 to 1996; Fellowship in Clinical Research, New Zealand, 1996.

FRACS: Part II, Sydney, 1996.

Primary FRCS: Glasgow, 1989.

BHB: Auckland School of Medicine, 1983.

MBChB: Auckland School of Medicine, 1986.

Residency: Various RMO posts, New Zealand Otolaryngology Training Scheme; Health Research Council of New Zealand Training Fellowship in Clinical Research.

Certification: USMLE II, Sugney, June 1995; USMLE I, Sydney, June 1996; USMLE III, Cincinnati, July 2000; Board Certification, American Board of Otolaryngology, 1999; Ohio State Medical Board, 2001.

Baby Sister Is Discharged From CCHMC

What a joyous day!  Baby Sister was discharged from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital this morning, and is at the hotel resting comfortably.  We can already see a BIG improvement in Baby Sister because her breathing is very quiet, and she is NOT flopping all over the bed as she sleeps… indicating that she is getting more oxygen and therefore able to rest while she sleeps.  We are working on a soft menu to support her nutritional needs for the next 10 days, and since she appears so well, we are planning to return to Maryland tomorrow in hopes of getting there before Hurricane Sandy.

We are extremely grateful for all of the many prayers, words of encouragement, and support during this time.  We can’t thank you enough... THANK YOU!  THANK YOU!

Baby Sister UPDATE

Baby Sister did very well overnight. The doctor's just examined her, and her surgical sight and drain bag look great! They will remove it later this morning. She will then see the Speech Team to evaluate her ability to swallow, and that will dictate if we can be discharged today. Thank God for His Awesome love and power. Everyone here has been really great! Thank you Cincinnati Children's Hospital! I also sends a special shout out to Kathy, Baby Sister's PICU nurse. She has been wonderful overnight! Thank you for attentive service to Baby Sister and me.

Baby Sister's Surgical Before & After Photo

An Aunt's Prayer for Baby Sister

Heavenly Father, it is in the name of Jesus Christ Your Son and our Saviour that I come to you this afternoon. I am continuing to pray for the safety of my niece Miss Malinda Eryn Barnes, our little Baby Sister. They are cutting, removing, stretching, and pulling on her in an attempt to help her to breathe, eat, and grow up without constant discomfort. We know that You are the Healer. Post Your strongest Angels around her. Guide the hands, minds, thoughts, and intentions of the medical personnel and let Your mighty, powerful, merciful, loving will be done. Take charge I pray and touch my sister and her husband and help them to stand together in faith that You are in TOTAL control. Thank you for hearing and answering our prayers Lord. I can't wait to see what the end will be and we are looking forward to a Miracle. Thank You in advance. We love You Lord. Amen.

Baby Sister is BACK in Cincinnati

Baby Sister arrived in Cincinnati, Ohio on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 in preparation for surgery on Thursday, October 25, 2012.  She will have an  Arytenoidectomy w/Laser & Microlaryngoscopy and Bronchoscopy and Thymectomy.

An Arytenoidectomy is a permanent and irreversible surgical procedure whereby the laryngeal inlet is widened in its transverse axis, providing a larger airway for respiration.

A Microlaryngoscopy and Bronchoscopy (MLB) is a test that allows the doctor to look into Baby Sister’s airway (larynx and bronchi) using a small tele

scope. This telescope is contained in a piece of equipment called an endoscope.

A Thymectomy is surgery to remove the Thymus gland. This gland is located in the upper portion of the chest, behind the sternum (breastbone). The Thymus gland helps control immune cell growth. It is usually very active when you are an infant, but its function tapers off as you get older.

We are prayerful that these procedures will give Baby Sister some medical relief and allow her to live a more normal and healthy life.