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Supraventricular Tachycardia: Oliver’s Story

Cardiologists at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia diagnosed Oliver with supraventricular tachycardia when he was 1, then found the right treatment to keep his heart beating normally.

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Atrial Septal Defects: Matthew’s Story

Matthew was diagnosed with several atrial septal defects during the first weeks of life and received expert care at CHOP's Cardiac Center, including open heart surgery.

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Small Bowel Atresia: Zoe's Story

Zoe was diagnosed before birth with small bowel atresia, a cause of fetal bowel obstruction, and underwent surgery at CHOP when she was just 1 day old.

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Gastroschisis: Brianna's Story

Brianna Malloy was diagnosed with gastroschisis, a type of abdominal wall defect, before she was born. She underwent successful repair surgery at CHOP.

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CHARGE Syndrome and Choanal Atresia: Avery's Story

Avery was diagnosed with CHARGE syndrome as an infant, a series of rare genetic birth defects. Airway malformations led her family to CHOP's Airway Disorders Clinic, where she underwent bilateral choanal atresia repair.

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Gastroschisis: Emma's Story

Before she was born, Emma Welsh was diagnosed with gastroschisis, a type of abdominal wall defect. She underwent successful repair surgery at CHOP.

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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.

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