Fetal balloon surgery tested to save babies with severe hernia
Disease control
Ongoing
This study is testing a fetal surgery procedure called FETO to see if it helps babies with severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia survive and have better long-term health. During pregnancy, doctors place a tiny balloon in the baby's windpipe to help the lungs grow, then remove it…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Inna Lobeck • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC