Jan 20, 2011

Teen stroke victim survives surgical procedure with minor scar

A horseshoe-shaped scar on 13-year-old Anthony Yrlas's forehead is a permanent reminder of the ordeal that he endured after suffering a stroke, according to the Saginaw News.

The teen, who has a retinal and developmental disorder known as Bardet-Biedl syndrome, was at school when the incident occurred. Unresponsive with labored breathing, he was rushed to the hospital, where doctors discovered that blood was pooling in the right side of his brain. The medical team had to perform an emergency surgical procedure that lasted more than three hours.

"It was the most grueling wait we've ever had. It was a torture chamber for a while," his father told the news source.

Anthony survived, although he has had numerous health problems and is partially paralyzed. However, through multiple physical therapy sessions, he can now stand without assistance.

St. John's Hospital reports that strokes are relatively rare among children, with six cases occurring in every 100,000 kids.

Those who sustain minor scars from surgical procedures may find a variety of scar treatments, including silicone ointment, to reduce the appearance of these marks. 

 

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