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Jillian

TA/TGA, Stansel/Fontan


Jillian, Winter 2003

Jillian is a High School freshman. She lives at home with her parents Lynn and Paul, and her sister Allison. She loves music and movies. Her favorite musicians are Aaron Carter, and Avril Lavigne. Her favorite actor is Adam Sandler, and her favorite actress is Hillery Duff.

— Paul, Jillian's Dad (Massachusetts)

  

 


This article was last updated on May 23, 2003

  • Born:  May 22, 1987
  • Diagnosis:  Tricuspid Atresia and Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA)
  • Treatment:  Jillian had a pulmonary band placed at 6 days, Stansel/Fenestrated Fontan age 2-1/2; Fontan taken down to bi-directional Glen after 3 months in hospital. Fontan redone at age 15, in-hospital 8 days. All surgeries done at Children's Hospital Boston. Cardiologists Dr. Rompr and Dr. Lang. Surgeon Dr. Mayer.


 

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