Division of Plastic, Reconstructive and Oral Surgery Patient Stories
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Surgery for Cleft Lip and Palate: Dan’s Story
As an adopted toddler, Dan came from China to CHOP, where for the next 18 years the multidisciplinary cleft palate team provided peak care, including multiple surgeries.
Lambdoid Craniosynostosis: Nora’s Story
Nora had the least common type of fused skull seam. Her CHOP surgeon had all the tools in his toolbox for the many surgical ways to treat it.
The Story of Addy and Lily: Birth and Separation of Conjoined Twins
It took an incredible team effort by experts at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to separate conjoined twins and get them home to Chicago for Christmas.
Oral Teratoma and Cleft Palate: Stella’s Story
An oral tumor formed before birth caused Stella’s cleft palate, but CHOP surgeons expertly corrected both conditions. Now she’s babbling away.
Holt-Oram Syndrome and Hand Reconstruction: Wade’s Story
From turning a book’s pages to carrying a baseball bat, Wade’s ability to negotiate the world has expanded thanks to his new thumbs.
Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome: Maille’s Story
A condition that affects vein development caused Maille to undergo surgery on her leg, but nothing gets in the way of her passion for dance and trapeze.
Saethre-Chotzen Syndrome and Blenderized Tube Feedings: Savannah's Story
CHOP dietitians work with Savannah’s parents to find a ‘real food’ solution to meet her medical needs and her family's wishes.
Sagittal Craniosynostosis: Bear's Story
When Bear's head became misshapen as an infant due to craniosynostosis, his family learned he needed surgery on his skull.
Unicoronal and Sagittal Craniosynostosis: Brynnli's Story
When Brynnli's mom noticed her daughter's head was growing strangely, she sought help from craniofacial experts at CHOP.
Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Repair: Sophia’s Story
With two successful surgeries to repair her cleft lip and cleft palate, and a third a few years down the road, 2-year-old Sophia is thriving.