Doctors test womb surgery to help babies with severe hernia breathe
Disease control
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This pilot study is testing a fetal surgery called FETO to see if it's feasible to perform on babies with the most severe form of a birth defect called congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). The surgery involves placing a tiny balloon in the baby's windpipe while still in the wom…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hanmin Lee • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:01 UTC