Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH): Laura's Story
Prenatally diagnosed with a severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), Laura underwent successful CDH repair surgery at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Prenatally diagnosed with a severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), Laura underwent successful CDH repair surgery at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Just days after she was born, Simone had surgery at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to correct a severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). Now she's sharing her talents with the world.
Lachlan travelled from Australia to the Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center at Children's Hospital for treatment of his congenital hyperinsulinism.
Quinn was diagnosed with a type of coronary artery anomaly called anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) and treated by the Cardiac team at CHOP, giving him a better chance at survival.
Frustration and fear led Max’s parents to bring him across the country to CHOP's Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center. After surgery to treat his diffuse hyperinsulinism, he's thriving.
Rianna was diagnosed with diffuse hyperinsulinism when she was 10 days old. She was referred to the Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for treatment.
Abby was diagnosed with double inlet left ventricle, a severe heart defect, and underwent several surgeries at CHOP's Cardiac Center.
Lainie travelled from Michigan to the Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for a cure for her focal hyperinsulinism.
Read Mackenzie's story about her and her family's experience with focal hyperinsulinism. Learn about her diagnosis and treatment at the Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Born full-term after a healthy pregnancy, Nathaniel began developing low blood sugars — down to 20 mg/dL — a few hours after birth. His family turned to CHOP's Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center for help.