Division of Pediatric General, Thoracic and Fetal Surgery Patients Stories Listing

Here at the Division of General, Thoracic and Fetal Surgery, you have access to world-class pediatric surgeons who are experts in meeting children’s unique surgical needs. Our surgical team is extensive.

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Hyperhidrosis: Alexa’s Story
Since having surgery at CHOP to correct hyperhidrosis, a condition that caused her to have excessively sweaty hands, Alexa can pursue her love of acting with more confidence.
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Hyperhidrosis: Daniel’s Story
Daniel plays baseball and basketball with confidence after surgery at CHOP corrected hyperhidrosis, a condition that caused his hands to sweat excessively.
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Sand Drowning: Edgar’s ECMO Story

A day at the beach turned into a nightmare when a sand cave collapsed on Edgar. He was rushed to CHOP where a world-renowned ECMO team saved his life.
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Jejunal Atresia: Jack's Story
Born prematurely with an enlarged area on his upper intestine, Jack was diagnosed with multiple jejunal atresia. Though it occurs only 1 in 3,000 live births, the expert team at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia knew how to treat his rare condition.
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Hirschsprung's Disease: Khloe's Story
Khloe was just 2 days old when doctors noticed she was having digestive problems. She was transferred to CHOP where doctors discovered she had Hirschsprung’s disease.
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Small Bowel Atresia: Zoe's Story
Zoe was diagnosed before birth with small bowel atresia, a cause of fetal bowel obstruction, and underwent surgery at CHOP when she was just 1 day old.
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Gardner Syndrome: Felix's Story
When Felix, who is from Caracas, Venezuela, was diagnosed with Gardner syndrome, a condition that often leads to colorectal cancer, his parents found him the best care at CHOP.