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Dr. Peter Yu

The most common questions for a pediatric surgeon

January 26, 2021

Dr. Peter Yu pediatric surgeon and patient

Dr. Peter Yu, a pediatric general and thoracic surgeon at CHOC, answers the most common questions he gets as a pediatric surgeon.

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Ringing in the new year cancer-free

December 30, 2020

Jacob spent most of the year fighting cancer. Now, he’s cancer-free, celebrating another birthday and excited to play sports again.

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My son’s journey with congenital pulmonary airway malformation (CPAM)

December 12, 2019

Our son was diagnosed with CPAM (congenital cystic pulmonary malformation). Today we are so grateful our son is happy and healthy.

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Fighting through GERD: Bowie and Finley’s story

May 9, 2019

Bowie and Finley’s parents knew they were fighters. Their mom shares their journey with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

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Stella’s Journey with Bronchopulmonary Sequestration (BPS)

December 17, 2018

Stella was diagnosed with bronchopulmonary sequestration (BPS). At 5 months old she had surgery to remove the mass, and today she’s thriving.

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The Appendix: 5 Common Questions

January 15, 2018

What is the appendix, and why does it send so many people to the emergency room? Dr. Peter Yu, CHOC pediatric surgeon explains

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The Power of Music Therapy: Darlyn’s Story

November 9, 2017

The 7-month-old’s daily music therapy sessions in the NICU, conducted in tandem with occupational therapy, have helped her improve.

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