Balloon in the womb may save babies with rare lung defect
NCT ID NCT00881660
First seen Nov 17, 2025 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study tested a procedure called FETO in 20 unborn babies with a severe diaphragmatic hernia, where abdominal organs move into the chest and prevent lung growth. Doctors temporarily placed a balloon in the baby's windpipe to help the lungs develop, then removed it before birth. The main goal was to see if the procedure is feasible and safe, and to measure survival at 2 years.
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Texas Children's Hospital
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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