Balloon in the womb may save babies with rare birth defect
Disease control
Completed
This study tested a procedure called FETO (fetal endotracheal occlusion) in 20 pregnant women whose babies had a severe form of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). In CDH, a hole in the diaphragm allows abdominal organs to move into the chest, preventing the lungs from growing…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Michael A Belfort • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC