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Cornelia de Lange Syndrome: Connor’s Story

When Connor Feehan was diagnosed with Cornelia de Lange syndrome, his family learned that living with this disorder is about adapting, adjusting, and expecting the best. The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is helping them do that.

Ebstein's Anomaly: Samaria's Story

Samaria

After her toddler daughter Samaria had her third open heart surgery at CHOP to treat a single ventricle heart defect, Bonnie Martin knew she wanted to give something back to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis: Zachary’s Story

Orthopedic Surgery Patient Zachary

Diagnosed with slipped capital femoral epiphysis of the hip, 12-year-old Zachary faced life-long disability. Thanks to a specialized surgery available at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, surgeons were able to restore Zachary’s normal hip anatomy, allowing him to regain his active lifestyle.

Coronary Artery Anomaly: Anthony's Story

Mysteries of the Heart

Anthony's family turned to the Coronary Anomaly Management Program at CHOP, where a team is leading the search for answers about a little-understood heart defect called anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery and other coronary artery anomalies.


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