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From Surgery to Smiles

Born with a complex kidney issue, Audrina thrived after urinary reconstruction surgery

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Being a new parent is never easy, but for Deanna, the days after Audrina's birth were filled with an unimaginable amount of stress. Born with a complex kidney issue, Audrina needed constant medical attention. At just 14 months old, she underwent a five-hour surgery to reconstruct her urinary tract.

Check out the rest of Audrina’s journey.

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Aylin Bilgutay, M.D., Pediatric Urology, K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital

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