Reid Marple's SMA Fund
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On January 24th, my good friend Reid was admitted to the hospital. He had been throwing up nonstop for days. The doctors did some testing and found out that he has a very rare condition called Superiror Mesenteric Artery Syndrome.
Superior Mesenteric Artery (SMA) Syndrome is a rare, potentially life-threatening gastro-vascular disorder characterized by a compression of the third portion of the duodenum by the abdominal aorta (AA) and the overlying superior mesenteric artery. The syndrome is typically caused by an angle of 6°-25° between the AA and the SMA, in comparison to the normal range of 38°-56°, due to a lack of retroperitoneal and visceral fat (mesenteric fat). In addition, the aortomesenteric distance is 2-8 millimeters, as opposed to the typical 10-20. However, a narrow SMA angle alone is not enough to make a diagnoses, because patients with a low BMI, most notably children, have been known to have a narrow SMA angle with no symptoms of SMA Syndrome.
Reid will be going in for the first of his 2 major surgeries tomorrow morning. He needs all the prayers and support of our wonderful community.
Everyone in the Halo world know about Reid18. He created some of best montages we have ever seen. He is not only a talented video editor, but he is a great friend. He is one of the nicest people you'll ever meet. Reid needs our support. Go to
www.yourepeat.com/g/Reid18
to watch some of his work!
My goal is to raise enough money for him to cover his share of medical bills. His insurance will cover most of the bills, but he will be left to pay a portion of it when all is said and done. He will not be able to work for a while so he will need our help.
If you can afford it, please donate. It doesn't have to be a big amount. Any bit will help.
Thank you all from the bottom of my heart. <3
Superior Mesenteric Artery (SMA) Syndrome is a rare, potentially life-threatening gastro-vascular disorder characterized by a compression of the third portion of the duodenum by the abdominal aorta (AA) and the overlying superior mesenteric artery. The syndrome is typically caused by an angle of 6°-25° between the AA and the SMA, in comparison to the normal range of 38°-56°, due to a lack of retroperitoneal and visceral fat (mesenteric fat). In addition, the aortomesenteric distance is 2-8 millimeters, as opposed to the typical 10-20. However, a narrow SMA angle alone is not enough to make a diagnoses, because patients with a low BMI, most notably children, have been known to have a narrow SMA angle with no symptoms of SMA Syndrome.
Reid will be going in for the first of his 2 major surgeries tomorrow morning. He needs all the prayers and support of our wonderful community.
Everyone in the Halo world know about Reid18. He created some of best montages we have ever seen. He is not only a talented video editor, but he is a great friend. He is one of the nicest people you'll ever meet. Reid needs our support. Go to
www.yourepeat.com/g/Reid18
to watch some of his work!
My goal is to raise enough money for him to cover his share of medical bills. His insurance will cover most of the bills, but he will be left to pay a portion of it when all is said and done. He will not be able to work for a while so he will need our help.
If you can afford it, please donate. It doesn't have to be a big amount. Any bit will help.
Thank you all from the bottom of my heart. <3
Organizer
Suzee Aff
Organizer
Lincoln, NE
