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Division of Neonatology Patient Stories

Here, your baby's care is in the hands of one of the largest, most accomplished teams of neonatal experts in the world, including physicians, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, registered nurses, developmental therapists and more.

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Chronic Lung Disease: Evan’s Story

After a year of intensive treatment, 14-month-old Evan Stickle is finally home. His family credits his turnaround to CHOP’s Newborn and Infant Chronic Lung Disease Program.

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Jejunal Atresia: Jack's Story

Born prematurely with an enlarged area on his upper intestine, Jack was diagnosed with multiple jejunal atresia. Though it occurs only 1 in 3,000 live births, the expert team at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia knew how to treat his rare condition.

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Hirschsprung's Disease: Khloe's Story

Khloe was just 2 days old when doctors noticed she was having digestive problems. She was transferred to CHOP where doctors discovered she had Hirschsprung’s disease.

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ECMO Treatment: Katelyn's Story

Hundreds of gravely ill newborns have benefits from EMCO, a machine that temporarily acts as the baby's heart and lungs, since 1990 when Katelyn became CHOP's first ECMO patient.

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Giant Omphalocele: Charlotte's Story

Diagnosed before birth with giant omphalocele, Charlotte came to CHOP for delivery, surgery and follow-up care by a team experienced in caring for this birth defect.

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