Minimally Invasive Surgery for Tracheal Occlusion

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Minimally Invasive Surgery for Tracheal Occlusion

Posted On: 10-03-2015

What is Minimally Invasive Surgery for Tracheal Occlusion?

Minimally invasive surgery for tracheal occlusion is a procedure performed on a mother and unborn fetus who is suffering from congenital diaphragmatic hernia. The procedure is performed by inserting a narrow instrument and camera through the mother’s abdomen and uterus and using ultrasound technology to monitor the fetus. During the procedure, the fetal trachea is kept open with a tiny inflated balloon that is eventually removed before birth, once the lungs have grown.

Also Known As:

Manipulation of uterus
Preterm labor prevention
Fetal intervention
Percutaneous fetal intervention
Fetoscopic surgery
Intrauterine surgery
Balloon tracheal occlusion
Fetendo
Fetendo fetal surgery
Fetendo for congenital diaphragmatic hernia
Fetendo for tracheal occlusion

Conditions Treated with Minimally Invasive Surgery for Tracheal Occlusion:

Minimally invasive surgery for tracheal occlusion may be performed in cases of congenital diaphragmatic hernia.

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Non-Surgical or Other Surgical Alternatives to Minimally Invasive Surgery for Tracheal Occlusion:

A non-surgical alternative to minimally invasive surgery for tracheal occlusion is extracorporeal membrane oxygen. The hernia may be repaired postnatal as a surgical alternative.

Anesthesia with Minimally Invasive Surgery for Tracheal Occlusion:

Minimally invasive surgery for tracheal occlusion is performed under general anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware during the procedure.

Potential Complications from Minimally Invasive Surgery for Tracheal Occlusion:

Possible risks following minimally invasive surgery for tracheal occlusion include premature labor, premature delivery, delivery by Cesarean section and fetal death. It is also possible for the mother to experience infection in the uterus, wound infection, bleeding, psychological stress and infertility.