Division of Pediatric General, Thoracic and Fetal Surgery Patient Stories

After a complex VACTERL diagnosis at birth, John and his family turned to CHOP for expert, compassionate care through multiple surgeries and long‑term bowel management.

After a dangerous hypoglycemic seizure and repeated low blood sugar levels, Kallaway’s family turned to CHOP for answers and treatment.

After a two-stage Foker procedure to connect his esophagus at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Cameron continues to heal and grow with ongoing support.

A unique clinic at CHOP was able to resolve Maria’s unique combination of bowel and urinary problems. Her mom calls the care Maria received at NEBULA “unbelievable.”

Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome nearly ended Conner’s dream of playing college baseball — until expert care at CHOP got him back on the field and back on track.

Amelia’s journey began with a rare and complex birth defect. Thanks to expert care at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, she has overcome incredible challenges.

When Gabby’s side pain turned out to be a rare condition associated with her left kidney vein, called nutcracker syndrome, expert care gave her a second chance at a pain-free childhood.

After a life-threatening colon injury at 4 days old and multiple surgeries at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Cameron is now happy-go-lucky at age 4.

A blood clot discovered at a local hospital brought Seaton to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia where he was diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome and underwent successful rib resection surgery to get back on the court.

After being diagnosed with a rare type of tumor in her airway, Peyton came to CHOP for surgery that successfully saved part of her right lung.