Division of Plastic, Reconstructive and Oral Surgery Patient Stories

Every person on your child’s team has the same goal: to give your child the best possible care. We provide medical care, emotional support and much more, and we have extensive experience in treating children with visible differences.

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Saethre-Chotzen Syndrome and Encephalocele: Elana’s Story

Elana was born with abnormalities of her skull requiring surgery. When her parents came to CHOP, ‘We knew it was going to be OK.’

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Pfeiffer Syndrome: Ryley’s Story

Nine-year-old Ryley has remained sassy and strong while undergoing 40-plus procedures to repair her differences of the skull and face.

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Surgery for Cleft Lip and Palate: Dan’s Story

As an adopted toddler, Dan came from China to CHOP, where for the next 18 years the multidisciplinary cleft palate team provided peak care, including multiple surgeries.

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Lambdoid Craniosynostosis: Nora’s Story

Nora had the least common type of fused skull seam. Her CHOP surgeon had all the tools in his toolbox for the many surgical ways to treat it.

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The Story of Addy and Lily: Birth and Separation of Conjoined Twins

It took an incredible team effort by experts at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to separate conjoined twins and get them home to Chicago for Christmas.

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Oral Teratoma and Cleft Palate: Stella’s Story

An oral tumor formed before birth caused Stella’s cleft palate, but CHOP surgeons expertly corrected both conditions. Now she’s babbling away.

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Holt-Oram Syndrome and Hand Reconstruction: Wade’s Story

From turning a book’s pages to carrying a baseball bat, Wade’s ability to negotiate the world has expanded thanks to his new thumbs.

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Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome: Maille’s Story

A condition that affects vein development caused Maille to undergo surgery on her leg, but nothing gets in the way of her passion for dance and trapeze.