Girl born with heart OUTSIDE her body and given ‘next to no hope’ survival is first baby in Britain to survive condition

A BABY who was born with her heart outside her body has undergone a groundbreaking operation to protect the fragile organ.

Vanellope Hope Wilkins, now seven, beat eight-million-to-one odds after she became the first baby in Britain to survive the ultra-rare condition.

SWNSVanellope Hope Wilkins is now eight years ago[/caption] PA:Press AssociationShe was the first baby to survive ectopia cordis, which is when the heart is located either partially or totally outside of the chest[/caption]...