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Newborn/Infant Intensive Care Unit (N/IICU) Patient Stories

Here in the N/IICU, every person on your baby's team has the same goal: to give your child the best possible care. We provide expert care and support your family in any way you need.

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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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Sacrococcygeal Teratoma (SCT): Rowan's Story

Rowan was diagnosed before birth with a sacrococcygeal teratoma (SCT), a tumor located on her tailbone. She underwent surgery at CHOP the day after she was born.

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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.

Vincenzo with his parents in the N/IICU
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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.

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