Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia and Pulmonary Hypertension: Chad’s Story
Chad, 11, is smiling again after multiple surgeries and ongoing treatment for CDH and pulmonary hypertension at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Richard D. Wood Jr. Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment Patient Stories
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One Becomes Two: Abby and Erin’s Journey to Separation
Conjoined twins Abby and Erin were born connected at the head. After 10 months and multiple surgeries, the girls were separated.
Selective Intrauterine Growth Restriction: Hattie and Nora’s Story
Twins Hattie and Nora were diagnosed with selective intrauterine growth restriction (sIUGR) before they were born, and monitored at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Neonatal Chylothorax and Lymphatic Intervention: Lilly’s Story
Life-saving neonatal treatment and an innovative interventional procedure have helped 1-year-old Lilly survive chylothorax.
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: Milana’s Story
Upon learning their unborn child had CDH, the Porosoff family traveled from Florida for care at CHOP's Center for Fetal Diagnosis & Treatment.
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: Wesley’s Story
When Wesley was diagnosed with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia, his family relocated from New York to Philadelphia to find the expert care he needed to survive.
Sacrococcygeal Teratoma (SCT): Emoni’s Story
Emoni’s family relocated from Atlanta to be near Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia so she could get the expert care she needed immediately after birth.
Duplex Kidney with Vesicoureteral Reflux: Miles’ Story
Miles was born with malformed ureters, putting his kidneys at risk of infection. The medical team at CHOP treated him with antibiotics until he was ready for the surgery that cured him.
Conjoined Twins: Amelia and Allison’s Story
Amelia and Allison were born as conjoined twins, connected at the chest and abdomen. Surgery at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia separated them.
Gastroschisis: Paloma’s Story
Diagnosed with gastroschisis before she was born, 15-year-old Paloma has gone on to share her talents with the world, whether on the track, the stage, or in the classroom.