Wood Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment Patient Stories
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Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH): Michael Jr.’s Story
Michael Jr. was one of the Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment’s first patients, where he had surgery to repair a congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH).
Twin-twin Transfusion Syndrome: Olivia and Stella's Story
Olivia and Stella were diagnosed in utero with twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS), a life-threatening condition in which blood circulates unequally between the twins.
Lower Urinary Tract Obstruction and Prune Belly Syndrome: Owen’s Story
During a routine ultrasound, Tara and Travis Markel learned that their baby’s bladder was the size of his head, indicating a serious birth defect. Their research led them to the Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Generalized Arterial Calcification of Infancy (GACI): Natalie's Story
While still in the womb, Natalie's heart was already clogged with calcium. Her parents knew it didn't look good. They sought help from national experts in fetal cardiac conditions at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Spina Bifida (Myelomeningocele): Emma’s Story
Emma’s family traveled from Toronto to Philadelphia to seek prenatal treatment for their unborn daughter, who was prenatally diagnosed with spina bifida.
Omphalocele and Feeding Challenges: Eliana's Story
When Anna was 18 weeks pregnant, she discovered one of twins she was carrying had omphalocele, a rare, potentially life-threatening birth defect.
Twin-twin Transfusion Syndrome: Epsteins' and Conway Family Foundation's Story
Much research has been done about helping children survive pregnancy with twin-twin transfusion syndrome, but little research has addressed ongoing challenges these children may face. To address that need, the Epsteins and the Conway Family Foundation have funded a multiyear study at CHOP .
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia and the SDU: Ryan Marye’s Story
When Ronni and Chris learned their unborn daughter had congenital diaphragmatic hernia and would need specialized treatment after birth, they were glad to know they could deliver her at the Garbose Family Special Delivery Unit at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Cervical Teratoma (Giant Neck Mass): Emily's Story
Emily Kelly underwent successful fetal surgery at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to remove a cervical teratoma, a type of giant neck mass.
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH): Emerson's Story
Diagnosed with a severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), Emerson’s family turned to CHOP, where an expert, multidisciplinary team made all the difference.