Prenatal treatment
Fetoscopic endotracheal occlusion (FETO)
The FETO procedure can double the chances of survival of a newborn with severe CDH. In 2021, results of a randomized clinical trial were published, which evidenced the effectiveness of the procedure.
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FETO procedure
FETO procedure (Fetoscopic Endotracheal Occlusion) involves the placement of a balloon (about 2 cm in size) into an unborn baby’s airway.
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When will the balloon be removed from the airway?
The balloon remains in the unborn baby’s airway during several weeks.
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Is FETO surgery safe?
Like any other medical procedure, FETO procedure (fetoscopic endotracheal occlusion) as well as the procedure of fetoscopic puncture and removal of the endotracheal balloon from the baby’s airway can be associated with complications.
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