Madison’s Story: Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Surgery
Less than 24 hours after Madison was born, she had CDH repair surgery for a congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Now she’s in college with plans to become a doctor.
Patient stories
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) Patient Stories
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH): Carter’s Story
Even though home was near Washington, DC, Carter, traveled to Philadelphia for ongoing care for the congenital diaphragmatic hernia he was born with.
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia and Pulmonary Hypertension: Chad’s Story
Chad, 11, is smiling again after multiple surgeries and ongoing treatment for CDH and pulmonary hypertension at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
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.