Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (GI) Patient Stories

Diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis, Alexis, now 17, found treatment and renewed hope at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

As a baby, Josie received a liver transplant. This began a 10-year journey that included bonding with her donor’s family and a generous gift to help future transplant patients.

As COVID-19 swept through Philadelphia, Briana’s biliary atresia worsened. She needed a liver transplant. CHOP safely performed the surgery. Now Briana’s future is bright.

When CJ's slow growth prompted his parents to ask his pediatric for help, they had no idea it would result in not just CJ – but also his dad and sister – being diagnosed with celiac disease.

Learn how the Center for Celiac Disease at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia helped this family change their diets and get their son well.

A family receives surprising news after tests to diagnose one child eventually reveal hidden health concerns for all four siblings.

No more skipping treats for Oliver, thanks to the Food Reactions Clinic at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).

Hannah is determined not to let having chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction – or the colostomy pouch she must wear — keep her from a future in nursing.

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) doctors unraveled the clues to find the answer to Autumn’s severe stomach pain caused by recurrent pancreatitis: bile duct surgery to treat a choledochal cyst.

As one of the youngest members of the World Championship Lego^® robotics team, 9-year-old Logan doesn’t let gluten sensitivity hold him back.