Fetal balloon surgery aims to save babies with rare birth defect
Disease control
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This study tests a procedure called FETO for unborn babies with a severe diaphragmatic hernia, where organs move into the chest and crowd the lungs. Doctors place a tiny balloon in the baby's windpipe to help the lungs grow, then remove it before birth. The trial involves 10 preg…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Vincent Duron • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:04 UTC