When Mateo collapsed at 13 months old, his mother Theresa knew something was seriously wrong. Diagnosed with a level 1 Chiari Malformation, and needing immediate brain surgery, the Ventrudo's lives would be forever changed. After enduring up to 10 brain surgeries along his medical journey, Theresa owes Mateo's life to Dr. Mittler and the entire team at Cohen Children's Medical Center.
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