Latest update December 23rd, 2024 3:40 AM
Young woman undergoes successful operation
…expresses gratitude to those who assisted
Having undergone a costly but crucial life-saving operation at the West Medical Hospital in Trinidad, 23-year-old Keane Lynch is on the path to full recovery after suffering a severe case of aneurism last month. This newspaper had reported on her condition and had highlighted her need for financial assistance for the medical procedure needed to save her life.
Assistance in many forms was extended to the Guyana Revenue Authority employee allowing for her to undergo the operation which turned out to be timely and successful. Speaking to this publication yesterday Keane disclosed that while doctors were not able to ascertain what caused her to suffer the aneurism, they were able to deduce that the cause of the condition would have been pre-existing.
Keane Lynch is much improved after undergoing a successful operation
Doctors, she said, also informed that several factors could lead to aneurism such as alcoholism, stress coupled with high blood pressure or a really hard fall.
At the time of her attack, Keane was residing at Yarrowkabra, Soesdyke/Linden Highway with her boyfriend. This newspaper was told that Keane began feeling unwell on August 17th last as she carried out routine chores around the home. Her mother, Cheryl Lynch, disclosed that her daughter’s unnerving sensation would continue until the evening when she attempted to take a bath.
According to the woman who resides at Plaisance, East Coast Demerara, she learnt that her daughter began feeling extremely dizzy before collapsing to the bathroom floor. Her boyfriend came to her aid after hearing faint screams from Keane emanating from the bathroom which is located in the yard.
On recognising the state of his girlfriend, the concerned young man sought the assistance of an elderly female neighbour. Together they rushed the young woman to the Diamond Diagnostic Centre. She was unconscious by the time they arrived at the East Bank Demerara health facility. Medical personnel were able to ascertain that there was a swelling to her head which was linked to the fall.
Family members were advised to take the young woman to the Accident and Emergency Unit of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation where she was admitted a patient. The young woman, according to her mother, was seen by at least two neurologists who recommended that she undergo a Computerised Axial Tomography (CAT) Scan at the St Joseph Mercy Hospital.
Having examined and re-examined the CAT scans, the doctors were able to deduce that Keane had a rupture and an irregular rhythm in a cerebral artery. As a result she was placed on medication for pain to help reduce inflammation, according to her mother. However, the doctors had advised that the young woman be taken to Trinidad for further examination and surgery to repair the detected damage to her brain.
The cost for facilitating the operation was estimated to be in excess of G$5M while an additional US$3,160 was required to charter a plane to take the ailing woman to the Trinidad health facility.
Support was forthcoming in abundance which allowed for the life-saving operation which has not only left Keane feeling much better but extremely grateful to all those who assisted. She revealed that though she feels a bit dizzy and very weak her physical condition is much improved. She is required to rest and ensure that she does not become stressed. She is also required to have follow-up checks at the Trinidad medical facility within six months.
Keane’s friends and family extend gratitude for the monetary assistance and prayers.
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