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.
Patient stories
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) Patient Stories
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) and ECMO: Parker’s Story
After being prenatally diagnosed with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), Parker, now 11, was treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) on her first day of life.
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH): Michael Jr.’s Story
Michael Jr. was one of the Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment’s first patients, where he had surgery to repair a congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH).
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH): Emerson's Story
Diagnosed with a severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), Emerson’s family turned to CHOP, where an expert, multidisciplinary team made all the difference.