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Department of Global Medicine Patient Stories

The Department of Global Medicine is committed to extending the expertise and resources of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to reach children far beyond the United States.

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Spina Bifida and Fetal Surgery: Sean's Story

Prenatally diagnosed with myelomeningocele (MMC), the most severe form of spina bifida, Sean Mulligan underwent fetal surgery at CHOP to repair the birth defect.

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