Baby born with ectopia cordis grows and prepares for multiple corrective surgeries by a large team of CHOC experts.
The most common questions for a pediatric surgeon
Dr. Peter Yu, a pediatric general and thoracic surgeon at CHOC, answers the most common questions he gets as a pediatric surgeon.
Ringing in the new year cancer-free
Jacob spent most of the year fighting cancer. Now, he’s cancer-free, celebrating another birthday and excited to play sports again.
My son’s journey with congenital pulmonary airway malformation (CPAM)
Our son was diagnosed with CPAM (congenital cystic pulmonary malformation). Today we are so grateful our son is happy and healthy.
Fighting through GERD: Bowie and Finley’s story
Bowie and Finley’s parents knew they were fighters. Their mom shares their journey with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Stella’s Journey with Bronchopulmonary Sequestration (BPS)
Stella was diagnosed with bronchopulmonary sequestration (BPS). At 5 months old she had surgery to remove the mass, and today she’s thriving.
The Appendix: 5 Common Questions
What is the appendix, and why does it send so many people to the emergency room? Dr. Peter Yu, CHOC pediatric surgeon explains
The Power of Music Therapy: Darlyn’s Story
The 7-month-old’s daily music therapy sessions in the NICU, conducted in tandem with occupational therapy, have helped her improve.
An Unexpected Case of Appendicitis: Jordan’s Story
When Jordan started complaining of stomach pains, his family never imagined that he would undergo surgery at CHOC Hospital 24 hours later.
