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Updates: Trisomy 21 Recommended Medical Guidelines
Life expectancy for a child with Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) has increased dramatically in the past 50 years as cardiac surgery and post-surgical care have improved. Today, clinicians have guidelines to help identify, understand and address relevant medical issues.
Walking Up and Down the Stairs
Helen Milligan, MPT, physical therapist with the Trisomy 21 Program, describes how to teach children with Down syndrome to walk up and down stairs, and how to overcome stair issues with school.
Lab Test Expedite Donor Matches, Improve Outcomes in Transplants
CHOP is the first center to offer a comprehensive HLA typing test. Using new gene-sequencing tools, the new test will expedite donor matching and improve transplantation outcomes.
Heart Matters
Every year, 1 million babies are born with a heart defect, making congenital heart disease the most common type of birth defect in children.
A Rare Level of Expertise in the Diagnosis and Care of Lung Lesions
The CFDT at CHOP has managed the care of more than 1,600 pregnancies prenatally diagnosed with lung lesions. Through this experience, the team has learned that the natural history and clinical spectrum of these lesions is extremely variable and requires meticulous prenatal diagnosis.
Common Conditions: When to See the Cardiologist
While most children don't experience significant problems, some common congenital conditions make parents wonder when it is time to see the cardiologist.
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy for Asymptomatic CCAM
Read the case study of a 32-year-old woman who was referred to CHOP at 23 weeks' gestation for a cystic lung mass detected on routine screening obstetrical ultrasound examination at 21 weeks' gestation.
Comprehensive Evaluation of Lung Lesions, Before and After Birth
At the Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment, women with a suspected lung lesion undergo a day of testing using the most advanced diagnostic equipment to evaluate the fetal chest. The expertise of our imaging team frequently leads to additional findings and may significantly alter the initial diagnosis.
Research Update: Increasing Understanding of the Genetic and Molecular Mechanisms Responsible for CCAM
At the Center for Fetal Research an area of great interest involves genetic manipulation of lung development via viral-vector gene therapy.
Providing Anesthesia for Patients With Congenital Lung Lesions
The role of the anesthesiologist is to maintain patient safety and comfort while facilitating the planned surgical procedure. Learn about the intricate work involved with administering anesthesia for patients with congenital lung lesions.