Balloon in the womb: experimental surgery aims to save babies with underdeveloped lungs
NCT ID NCT00881660
First seen Nov 17, 2025 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
This study tested a procedure called FETO (fetal endotracheal occlusion) in 20 unborn babies with severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), a condition where abdominal organs move into the chest and prevent normal lung growth. Surgeons temporarily placed a tiny 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 could be done safely and to track survival at 2 years.
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Texas Children's Hospital
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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