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Garbose Family Special Delivery Unit Patient Stories

Your team at CHOP is one of the most experienced in the world at delivering and caring for babies with serious and life-threatening birth defects. We are prepared to support you every step of the way.

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Vincenzo with his parents in the N/IICU
Patient story

Gastroschisis: Vincenzo’s Story

Diagnosed prenatally with the abdominal wall defect gastroschisis, Vincenzo’s family traveled to CHOP for delivery and expert surgical repair. See how he's doing 10 years later.

Patient story

Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: Caila's Story

Caila was diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) and treated at CHOP by the Cardiac Center team, which is at the forefront of diagnosing and treating HLHS.

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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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Giant Omphalocele: Jackson's Story

Casey and Bryan Kirsch were determined to give their son Jackson every chance to live a healthy life when they learned that he had a giant omphalocele.

Caoimhghin
Patient story

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.

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