Balloon in Trachea Boosts Survival When Large Diaphragm Hernia Stunts Fetal Lung Development Balloon in Trachea Boosts Survival When Large Diaphragm Hernia Stunts Fetal Lung Development

Temporarily inflating a balloon in the trachea of a fetus can significantly improve survival when the child has a severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia on the left side, but not if the condition is less severe, according to results from the international TOTAL trial.Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - Category: Surgery Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health News Source Type: news