You and your vet have probably already contacted the schools of veterinary medicine at places like Cornell University and Texas A&M, yes?
More prayers for you and your pup!
I haven’t but I know the vet has been doing research when he can. Today is surgery day so he was a little busy. :) He is very thorough and there’s no doubt in my mind he’ll do the necessary research. And we have one of the best vet schools an hour away- Michigan State University!