January 05, 2005
Ectopia Cordis

Charli Southern has defied the odds by surviving despite being born with her heart outside her chest, it is reported.

She was born seven weeks premature with a very rare condition called ectopia cordis where the chest fails to close properly over part of the heart.

Doctors rated Charli's chances of survival at two million to one, but so far she has confounded medical opinion.

But she is making a good recovery following two major operations, and it is hoped she will lead a normal life.

Read entire article here. With picture!
Posted by Ellen at January 05, 2005 08:56 PM
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My sister has found out that her baby has ectopia cordis. Could you send me some information or advice. Thankyou

Posted by: Jessica on September 15, 2005 08:00 PM

i can you please help us find a dr my grandbaby is going to be born with is please help us

Posted by: lisa wilkerson on August 26, 2006 12:45 AM

Wow. Are people actually getting medical advice for potentially fatal conditions from blogs? And have the bloggers giving this medical advice thought about the liability if their advice happens to lead to somebody's death?

I'm guessing most people posting these questions are really fishing for someone to sue.

Posted by: Tatterdemalian on August 26, 2006 12:08 PM

I found out one of my twins has the same problem can you help me find a Dr.??

Posted by: Mikah on November 1, 2007 02:35 AM
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