Pediatric Colorectal Program Patient Stories

Here at the Pediatric Colorectal Program, you have access to a large multidisciplinary team. Experts in pediatric colorectal surgery and gastroenterology coordinate with other sub-specialists to meet your child's unique bowel management needs.

If your child has had colorectal surgery
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Patient story

Sepsis Treatment and Follow-up Care: Sophia’s Story

What started as a bout of the flu for Sophia led to sepsis and significant medical complications that risked her life. She was transferred to CHOP where a multidisciplinary team of experts coordinated her complex care.  
Patient story

Hirschsprung’s Disease: Luke's Story
Luke was diagnosed with Hirschsprung’s disease when he was just three 3 days old, and underwent surgery to remove the affected part of his colon at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Patient story

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.