Pediatric Transplant Center Patients Stories Listing

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Dextrocardia and Heart Transplant: Matthew's Story

Born with a backward heart on the wrong side of his chest, Matthew received a heart transplant and is now thriving.

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Acute Liver Failure and Liver Transplant: Budd’s Story

When he was 14, Budd was close to death because of acute liver failure. A liver transplant at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia saved his life.

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Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease: Gideon’s Story

Gideon received a kidney transplant at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, with his father as a donor. Today, he is an active 3-year-old.

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Methylmalonic Acidemia (MMA), Liver Transplant and Kidney Transplant: Yusuf and Khadija's Story

Siblings Yusuf and Khadija were both diagnosed with MMA, a life-threatening genetic disease. Successful transplants have improved their quality of life.

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Biliary Atresia and Liver Transplant: Haley's Story

Haley had a life-saving liver transplant when she was 4. Now 15, she’s an active teenager who players lacrosse and enjoys cheerleading.

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Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Disease and Kidney Transplant: Marina’s Story

When Marina was 8, her family moved from Egypt to the U.S. to get the best care for her kidney condition. Today, Marina is in college.

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Bilateral Renal Hypoplasia and Kidney Transplant: Rory’s Story

When Rory was a toddler, a kidney transplant at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) saved his life. Today, he’s a happy and active 6-year-old.

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Alagille Syndrome and Liver Transplant: Alejandro’s Story

After a liver transplant at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia with his father as the donor, Alejandro is an active and energetic 5-year-old.

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Liver Transplant: Mia’s Story

Mia, 12, has the energy to enjoy her favorite activities like dancing after a liver transplant at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).

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Heart Transplant: Amber’s Story

Amber received a new heart at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. After years of poor health, she’s now enjoying an active life again.