Giant Omphalocele: Jameson's Story
When Jameson was diagnosed with giant omphalocele before birth, the positive attitude of the team at CHOP made his parents feel much better about the journey ahead.
Pulmonary Hypoplasia Program Patient Stories
Here at the Pulmonary Hypoplasia Program, you have access to a team with a rare depth of knowledge, including specialists from neonatology, pulmonary medicine, cardiology, general surgery, nutrition, audiology, behavioral health, social services and more.
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Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: Milana’s Story
Upon learning their unborn child had CDH, the Porosoff family traveled from Florida for care at CHOP's Center for Fetal Diagnosis & Treatment.
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: Wesley’s Story
When Wesley was diagnosed with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia, his family relocated from New York to Philadelphia to find the expert care he needed to survive.
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH): Laura's Story
Prenatally diagnosed with a severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), Laura underwent successful CDH repair surgery at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation (CCAM): Max's Story
Before he was even born, Max Nazzaro’s treatment for congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation (CCAM) began at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: Peyton's Story
Peyton Laricks underwent successful surgery at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to repair a prenatally diagnosed congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH).
Giant Omphalocele: Charlotte's Story
Diagnosed before birth with giant omphalocele, Charlotte came to CHOP for delivery, surgery and follow-up care by a team experienced in caring for this birth defect.
Giant Omphalocele: Jackson's Story
Casey and Bryan Kirsch were determined to give their son Jackson every chance to live a healthy life when they learned that he had a giant omphalocele.