Balloon in the womb: could it save babies with underdeveloped lungs?
Disease control
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This pilot study tests a procedure called FETO in 10 unborn babies with severe left congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). In CDH, a hole in the diaphragm allows organs to move into the chest, preventing normal lung growth. FETO involves placing a tiny balloon in the baby's windp…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hanmin Lee • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC