Archive for encephalocele
Care for a prince: One family’s inspiring journey for encephalocele repair
To hear Peter and Eunice of Kenya tell the story of their son, Prince, is to hear about the power of hope, the best of humanity, and the interconnectivity that makes the world a small place after all. Hope in the hopeless In March 2022, Eunice was about five months into her pregnancy when a ... Read More about Care for a prince: One family’s inspiring journey for encephalocele repair
Tagged: brain health, craniofacial, encephalocele, international, neurosurgery
New year, new face, same spirit: Zoey’s journey with encephalocele and cleft lip care
Seven-year-old Zoey loves school, her friends, and everything unicorn. She’s outgoing and happy and has an eye for looking her best. “She loves getting her nails done,” says her mother, Shana. “She’s straight diva.” Talking with Zoey and her mom, you can’t help but be inspired by their positive spirit, care toward others, and general ... Read More about New year, new face, same spirit: Zoey’s journey with encephalocele and cleft lip care
Tagged: brain health, cleft lip, craniofacial, encephalocele, second opinion, surgery
A rare diagnosis: Zoey’s new smile
After her surgery at Boston Children's for a frontal encephalocele and cleft lip, Zoey, a tutu-lover from Mississippi, is home and thriving.
Tagged: cleft lip, encephalocele