Neurosurgery Patient Stories
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Fetal Surgery During a Pandemic: Reagan's Story

Not many people can say they underwent fetal surgery during a pandemic, but Jasmin did it to give her daughter a better chance at a healthy life.
Complications After Premature Birth: Lincoln's Story

In just two years of life, Lincoln has spent more than 5 months in the hospital overcoming premature birth, brain injury, multiple surgeries and near-death experiences.
Responsive Neurostimulation for Epilepsy: AJ’s Story

AJ’s life was relatively uncomplicated until age 14, when he began to experience unpredictable seizures and received a life-changing diagnosis of epilepsy.
Brain Surgery for Epilepsy: Emily's Story

State-of-the-art brain surgery at CHOP reduced Emily’s seizures from 90 per day to zero — it's been life changing for her and her family.
Surgery for Tethered Spinal Cord and Lipomas: Eva’s Story

Eva, 2, had two surgeries at CHOP to remove lipomas from her back and treat a tethered spinal cord. Today, she’s a proud big sister!
Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy Surgery for Cerebral Palsy: Laurel's Story

When spasticity from cerebral palsy made it difficult for Laurel to move, her family turned to CHOP for a life-changing surgical procedure.
Ava’s Story: Brain Surgery to Control Seizures

Ava has been seizure-free for nearly a year thanks to successful hemispherotomy brain surgery and coordinated care at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Brain Injury and Recovery: Sam's Story

A terrible car accident left Sam with a serious brain injury. Therapy and surgery helped him rebound; he’s now able to recite a poem and play his favorite sport.
One Becomes Two: Abby and Erin’s Journey to Separation

Conjoined twins Abby and Erin were born connected at the head. After 10 months and multiple surgeries, the girls were separated.
Neurofibromatosis and Pediatric Stroke: Patrick's Story
Patrick suffered a stroke during surgery to remove a tumor on his cerebellum. Here, he shares the story of his recovery at CHOP.