Omphalocele Discovered During Pregnancy: Grace’s Story
At CHOP, when pediatric surgeons perform postnatal repair of omphalocele, a child’s health and quality of life are both top of mind.
Patient stories
Omphalocele Patient Stories
Oliver’s Story: Prenatal and Postnatal Care of CDH and Giant Omphalocele
After an unexpected prenatal diagnosis, Olly’s parents found comfort with the experienced team at CHOP’s Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment.
Giant Omphalocele: Emma’s Story
After a long journey to overcome giant omphalocele, a life-threatening birth defect, Emma is thriving.
Giant Omphalocele: Jameson's Story
When Jameson was diagnosed with giant omphalocele before birth, the positive attitude of the team at CHOP made his parents feel much better about the journey ahead.