Balloon in the womb: experimental surgery aims to save babies with rare birth defect
Disease control
Ongoing
This study tests a surgery called FETO for babies with a severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), where organs push into the chest and stunt lung growth. Doctors place a tiny balloon in the baby's windpipe while still in the womb to encourage lung growth, then remove it befo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Inna Lobeck • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:54 UTC