Spina Bifida: Caoimhghin's Story
Caoimhghin was diagnosed before birth with spina bifida, and was the very first baby delivered in the Garbose Family Special Delivery Unit at CHOP.
Richard D. Wood Jr. Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment Patient Stories
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Bronchopulmonary Sequestration (BPS): Luke's Story
Luke Kelly came to CHOP for lifesaving care after being prenatally diagnosed with a type of lung lesion called bronchopulmonary sequestration (BPS).
Twin-twin Transfusion Syndrome: Ethan & Reese's Story
Ethan and Reese underwent fetoscopic laser ablation surgery at CHOP, a procedure performed in utero to treat twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS).
Chronic High Airway Obstruction Syndrome (CHAOS): Faith's Story
Faith was delivered via EXIT procedure and treated for chronic high airway obstruction syndrome (CHAOS) at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Twin Reversed Arterial Perfusion (TRAP) Sequence: Taylor's Story
Cherie Lamartina underwent fetal surgery for twin reversed arterial perfusion (TRAP) sequence at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to save Taylor.
Gastroschisis: Brianna's Story
Brianna Malloy was diagnosed with gastroschisis, a type of abdominal wall defect, before she was born. She underwent successful repair surgery at CHOP.
Gastroschisis: Emma's Story
Before she was born, Emma Welsh was diagnosed with gastroschisis, a type of abdominal wall defect. She underwent successful repair surgery at CHOP.