Balloon in the womb could save babies with rare birth defect
Disease control
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This study tests a procedure called FETO for unborn babies with a severe form of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), where the diaphragm has a hole and the lungs are too small. Doctors place a tiny balloon in the baby's windpipe to trap fluid and help the lungs grow before bir…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aimen F. Shaaban, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:56 UTC