I just wanted to follow up the Ryan Westmoreland story I covered on Monday.
Yesterday, he underwent brain surgery to remove the cavernous malformation in his brain.
Here is the statement that was released by the Boston Red Sox following his surgery:
“According to the Barrow Neurological Institute at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, Red Sox minor league outfielder Ryan Westmoreland today underwent successful surgery to remove a cavernous malformation in his brain. Dr. Robert Spetzler performed the surgery. Following the five-hour procedure, Westmoreland remains in the intensive care unit but has come through the surgery well. Due to the complexity of this surgery, Ryan will face a difficult period initially before beginning hi ...
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Ryan Westmoreland Surgery Update: Red Sox Prospect’s Brain Operation Complete
Posted: 17th March 2010 by Adam Bernacchio in MLBComments Off on Ryan Westmoreland Surgery Update: Red Sox Prospect’s Brain Operation Complete