Our patients' stories
Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy, Tendon Transfers and Humeral Osteotomy: Cruz's Story
As Cruz's second birthday approached, he was unable to dress or feed himself due to a nerve injury at birth that affected the muscles in his arm. But two complex surgeries at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia restored full function to his arm and today there's nothing he can't do.
Neonatal Chylothorax and Lymphatic Intervention: Lilly’s Story
Life-saving neonatal treatment and an innovative interventional procedure have helped 1-year-old Lilly survive chylothorax.
Cystic Fibrosis: Tommy’s Story
Tommy, 21, has cystic fibrosis. He’s become a champion for the cause, organizing an annual campus-wide fundraising walk to raise awareness and research funding.
Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT): Elliot’s Story
Elliot’s heart condition, supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), is under control thanks to the Cardiac Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Crohn’s Disease: Gavin and Hudson’s Story
Gavin and Hudson have their Crohn’s disease under control thanks to a nutrition study at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Center for Pediatric IBD.
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease: Andrew’s story
Severe hip pain from a rare condition sidelined Andrew Luke from the sports he loved but specialized surgery by CHOP and Penn orthopedic surgeons put him back in the game.
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: Milana’s Story
Upon learning their unborn child had CDH, the Porosoff family traveled from Florida for care at CHOP's Center for Fetal Diagnosis & Treatment.
Single Ventricle Heart Defect and Chylothorax: Emmett’s Story
Emmett, 1, is a cheerful baby. Treatment from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is helping him overcome a single ventricle heart defect and chylothorax.
Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD) and Bone Marrow Transplant: Luke’s Story
Luke, 5, is progressing well after treatment for a rare disease and a bone marrow transplant at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Ulcerative Colitis: David’s Story
David experienced unpleasant side effects from two of his treatments for colitis, but his medical team at Children’s Hospital responded each time with new approaches to his care.
Crohn’s Disease and Turner Syndrome: Abigail’s Story
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has helped Abigail, 22, manage her Crohn’s disease and Turner syndrome for more than 18 years.
Crohn’s Disease: Titus’ Story
Titus, 8, was sick and barely eating when he arrived at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Treatment for his Crohn’s disease has turned his health around.
Ulcerative Colitis: Shea’s Story
Shea loves cheerleading and today has energy to spare for it, since the IBD team at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has her ulcerative colitis under control.
New Type of Ear Reconstruction: Alexis’ Story
An innovative reconstruction surgery at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia gave Alexis a new ear. The ability to hear from the reconstructed ear will soon follow.
Concussion: Sydney’s Story
Sydney suffered from a serious concussion while playing soccer. Thanks to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, she has clinically recovered.
Cardiomyopathy and Heart Transplant: Joe’s Story
Joe had a near-fatal incident from cardiomyopathy. He was back on the soccer field six months after a heart transplant at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Crohn’s Disease: Kristen’s Story
After a long battle, Kristen’s symptoms from Crohn’s disease are under control. She is a thriving young adult thanks to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Crohn’s Disease: Emily’s Story
Emily is an energetic teenager. She’s able to better enjoy her passions like acting thanks to treatment for her Crohn’s at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: Wesley’s Story
When Wesley was diagnosed with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia, his family relocated from New York to Philadelphia to find the expert care he needed to survive.
Crohn’s Disease: Sydney’s Story
Sydney is an energetic and well-rounded 10-year-old. Thanks to nutrition therapy at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, her Crohn’s disease is under control.