Omphalocele Patient Stories

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Giant Omphalocele: Jameson's Story

Jameson

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.

Giant Omphalocele: Charlotte's Story

Fetal Patient Charlotte Checkup

Diagnosed before birth with giant omphalocele, Charlotte came to CHOP for delivery, surgery and follow-up care by a team experienced in caring for this birth defect.

Giant Omphalocele: Jackson's Story

Jackson at the pool

Casey and Bryan Kirsch were determined to give their son Jackson every chance to live a healthy life when they learned that he had a giant omphalocele.

Omphalocele: Charlie's Story

Charlie smiling

One of the first patients treated by CHOP's Center for Fetal Diagnosis & Treatment, Charlie underwent seven surgeries to repair a giant omphalocele.