Garbose Family Special Delivery Unit Patient Stories
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Asher’s Story: Fetoscopic Endoluminal Tracheal Occlusion for Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
![Asher eating lunch Asher eating lunch](https://www.chop.edu/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/ashers-story-fetoscopic-endoluminal-tracheal-occlusion-congenital-diaphragmatic-hernia-16x9-1.jpg?itok=DqRBIyyr)
Asher came to CHOP for a fetal surgery procedure called FETO to treat his severe CDH before he was born, giving him the best chance to survive and thrive.
Twin-twin Transfusion Syndrome: Josephine and Athena’s Story
![Athena (left) and Josephine (right) enjoy their first thanksgiving in November 2021 Athena (left) and Josephine (right) enjoy their first thanksgiving in November 2021](https://www.chop.edu/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/win-twin-transfusion-syndrome-josephine-and-athenas-story-16x9.jpg?itok=4gQrZpg8)
When their twins were diagnosed prenatally with twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome, a New Jersey couple found hope at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Treatment Before Birth: Hendrix’s Story
![Hendrix's face Hendrix's face](https://www.chop.edu/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/congenital-diaphragmatic-hernia-treatment-birth-hendrixs-story-16x9.jpg?itok=8IrhNWCJ)
When their unborn baby was diagnosed with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), Alyssa and Louis turned to CHOP for treatment before and after birth.
The Story of Addy and Lily: Birth and Separation of Conjoined Twins
![Conjoined twins Addy and Lily with their parents in a hospital room Conjoined twins Addy and Lily with their parents in a hospital room](https://www.chop.edu/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/addy-lily-parents-16x9-1.jpg?itok=LIyM5cK0)
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.
Omphalocele Discovered During Pregnancy: Grace’s Story
![Grace Grace](https://www.chop.edu/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/omphalocele-patient-grace-16x9.jpg?itok=QXGt4H34)
At CHOP, when pediatric surgeons perform postnatal repair of omphalocele, a child’s health and quality of life are both top of mind.
Maxwell’s Story: Postnatal Repair and Care for Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
![Maxwell and his dog Maxwell and his dog](https://www.chop.edu/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/cfdt-cdh-patient-maxwell-16x9-2.jpg?itok=xPvXw8Tz)
Chris and Jolin traveled from their home in Pensacola, Florida to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to give their son, Max, access to world-class CDH care.
Thomas’s Story: Prenatal Diagnosis and Postnatal Surgical Repair of Encephalocele
![Closeup photo of Thomas Closeup photo of Thomas](https://www.chop.edu/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/neurosurgery-encephalocele-patient-thomas-16x9.jpg?itok=Yrhknz1P)
One family shares their experience for parents who learn their child has a severe diagnosis before birth
Overcoming Feeding Issues from Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: Maggie’s Story
![Maggie Maggie](https://www.chop.edu/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/cdh-patient-maggie-16x9.jpg?itok=5s6RK7QQ)
Born with a hole in her diaphragm (congenital diaphragmatic hernia), feeding difficulties were one of the biggest hurdles little Maggie has had to face in her CDH journey.
Lily’s Story: Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair
![Closeup of Lily smiling Closeup of Lily smiling](https://www.chop.edu/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/cdh-patient-lily-16x9.jpg?itok=PJ3IshuE)
After receiving a prenatal diagnosis of CDH, Laura and Nick turned to the expertise of CHOP’s fetal team.
Fetal Surgery for Myelomeningocele During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Henry’s Story
![Newborn Henry Newborn Henry](https://www.chop.edu/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/featured-cfdt-patient-henry-canonical.jpg?itok=B58kdiMG)
When Henry was prenatally diagnosed with spina bifida in the middle of the pandemic, his parents turned to CHOP’s fetal surgery team for help and hope.