Balloon in the womb: new hope for babies with underdeveloped lungs
Disease control
Completed
This study tested a procedure called FETO in 20 unborn babies with a severe form of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), where abdominal organs move into the chest and prevent lung growth. Doctors temporarily placed a small balloon in the baby's windpipe to block fluid and enco…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Michael A Belfort • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 12:09 UTC