Balloon in the womb may save babies with rare birth defect
Disease control
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This study tests a procedure called FETO in 10 pregnant women carrying babies with a severe form of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). The procedure places a small balloon in the baby's windpipe to block it, which helps the lungs grow larger before birth. The balloon is remov…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aimen F. Shaaban, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC