Lung Transplant: Leah’s Story
Born with a rare lung disorder, Leah is one of the youngest patients to go from a heart-lung bypass machine to successful lung transplant.
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Neuromuscular Scoliosis and MAGEC Growing Rods: Eli’s Story
A decade after Eli’s rare neuromuscular condition was first diagnosed at CHOP, he returned for successful surgical treatment during a global pandemic.
HI Can’t Stop Abigail’s Big Dreams
Inspired by the care she received at CHOP for her HI, Abigail Ridler wants to go into medicine to help others with rare diseases.
Sacrococcygeal Teratoma Surgery: Julia’s Story
When doctors discovered a large tumor growing on their unborn baby’s tailbone, Jenny and Derek sought expert care at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
KOP Hospital Will Simplify Families’ Lives When Kids Need Multiple Surgeries
Between them, siblings Emmalyn and Carson have needed surgical procedures involving the feet, hands, and jaw, all of which will be offered at CHOP’s King of Prussia hospital.
Creating Access to World-Class Orthopaedic Specialists for Kids Like Jackie
At 18 months old, Jackie needed hip surgery. CHOP’s new hospital will give families like hers easier access to CHOP’s world-class orthopaedic experts.
Sophia’s Story: Fetal Surgery to Remove a Sacrococcygeal Teratoma
Before she was born, Sophia underwent successful surgery at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to remove a tumor called a sacrococcygeal teratoma from her tailbone. See how she's doing now.
From Sudden Cardiac Arrest to AED Advocate: Maddie’s Story
When 17-year-old Maddie collapsed on the school athletic field, a quick-thinking staff member saved her life with an AED. Now she’s determined to save others.
Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation (CCAM) Surgery: Owen’s Story
The fetal medicine team at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia made a treatment plan for his CCAM/CPAM, and Owen is now home and happy after surgery.
Maxwell’s Story: Postnatal Repair and Care for Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
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.