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A Texas family found expert care and hope at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia after their daughter’s bladder exstrophy diagnosis. https://www.chop.edu/bladder-exstrophy

When Caitlin and Jeffrey learned their daughter Laine had bladder exstrophy — a rare birth defect in which the bladder is outside the body — they began a nationwide search for the best care. They ultimately chose Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), where their daughter underwent bladder exstrophy repair. CHOP’s experience, innovation and commitment make it a destination for families seeking the highest level of bladder exstrophy care.

In this heartfelt video, Caitlin and Jeffrey share their experience with CHOP’s world-renowned Urology team and the compassionate expertise of the late Dr. Douglas Canning. The video highlights the exceptional care CHOP provides to children with bladder exstrophy, the dedication of families who travel from across the country, and the lasting legacy of Dr. Canning.

CHOP’s Bladder Exstrophy Program is one of the most experienced in the world, offering expert, compassionate care for infants, children and adolescents. The program’s multidisciplinary team includes specialists from urology, surgery and other pediatric disciplines who collaborate to diagnose, evaluate, treat and provide long-term follow-up for children with bladder exstrophy.

CHOP is also a founding member of the Multi-Institutional Bladder Exstrophy Consortium (MIBEC), a collaborative effort with Boston Children’s Hospital and Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. Together, this team of leading pediatric urologists is dedicated to advancing care and improving outcomes for children with this complex condition, which affects the urinary, reproductive and intestinal tracts, as well as the pelvic bones and muscles.