Pioneering womb surgery aims to save babies with severe lung defect
NCT ID NCT00881660
Summary
This study tested a fetal surgery procedure called FETO for babies with severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), a life-threatening condition where organs push into the chest and prevent lung growth. Doctors temporarily placed a tiny balloon in the baby's windpipe while still in the womb to help the lungs develop, aiming to improve survival chances after birth. The study involved 20 pregnancies and checked if the procedure was feasible and safe for both mother and baby.
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Texas Children's Hospital
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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