FETO procedure for babies with isolated left diaphragmatic hernia
Part of Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This trial studies a fetal procedure (FETO) that temporarily blocks the baby’s windpipe to help lung growth before birth. It may help babies with severe lung underdevelopment from an isolated left diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) who meet specific pregnancy and fetal criteria.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older and able to give consent
- Your pregnancy must be a single baby (not twins or more)
- The baby must have isolated left CDH (not right-sided or both sides), with normal chromosomes
- You must be enrolled before 29 weeks and 6 days of pregnancy
- The baby must have severe lung underdevelopment (O/E LHR less than 25%)
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