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Seaton’s Story: Venous Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

A blood clot discovered at a local hospital brought Seaton to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia where he was diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome and underwent successful rib resection surgery to get back on the court.

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Osteomyelitis: Shlomo’s Story

Shlomo was diagnosed with osteomyelitis, a rare bone infection, after complaining of pain in his ankle. CHOP got him back on his feet after over a year without walking.

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Hugh’s Story

Hugh was diagnosed with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) in utero. His parents traveled to the Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), which has treated more CDH cases than any hospital in the world. Hugh is now a healthy 10-year-old who proudly claims Philly as his hometown, and the Eagles as his favorite team.

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Gene Therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Cash’s Story

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia now offers the first-ever gene therapy treatment for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) to patients like 6-year-old Cash. This breakthrough treatment slows the progression of symptoms and can improve strength and endurance for patients with DMD.

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Repeated Concussions: Liam’s Story

After a youth athlete sustains repeated concussions, CHOP’s Minds Matter Concussion Program encourages him to change sports to regain control of his future.

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Nance Horan Syndrome: Chaz’s Story

Chaz was only two months old when his family learned he was nearly blind. Family history provided a clue to a rare genetic disorder called Nance Horan syndrome.

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GCK Hyperinsulinism: Nico’s Story

Being part of a clinical trial as a patient of the HI Center research gave Nico the independence to be a normal kid and still safely manage his hyperinsulinism.  

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Compound Fracture: Anthony’s Story

After an e-scooter accident left Anthony with a broken ankle and serious wounds, a CHOP Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon stepped in to help.

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Hypospadias: Ali’s Story

Ali and his family traveled from Dubai to Thailand to Washington, D.C., to Philadelphia, where they finally found confidence and comfort in their care team and the surgical approach.

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Stephanos’ Story

Stephanos was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect in utero and had three surgeries before he turned 3. Thanks to the Fetal Heart Program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Stephanos is now a 6-year-old who loves Legos and sports, and swings a mean golf club.

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