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Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker open up about the emergency fetal surgery to drain fluid from their son Rocky’s lungs during Kardashian’s pregnancy, a terrifying pre-birth crisis that followed a miscarriage and multiple IVF attempts, with Rocky born on November 1, 2023.
In a pioneering ExIT procedure, surgeons partially delivered a 25‑week fetus with CHAOS to insert a catheter that drained lung fluid, then returned the upper body to the womb; the baby, Cassian, was later born around 31 weeks and, while still on a ventilator, is doing well with plans for future airway surgery.
A small US trial treated six fetuses with open spina bifida using placenta-derived mesenchymal stem cells during in‑utero repair. The procedure appeared safe, reversed hindbrain herniation in all cases, and was associated with improved mobility and quality of life after birth, with no tumours or wound-healing issues observed. If reproduced, this approach could become part of standard fetal surgery for spina bifida, marking a potential major step forward in birth defect treatment.
Kourtney Kardashian shared details about her emergency fetal surgery, revealing that it was a rare occurrence not related to her actions or age. She emphasized the importance of being open about such experiences and noted that she is currently on strict bed rest, unable to drive or stand for more than 20 minutes.
Travis Barker surprised Kourtney Kardashian on their engagement anniversary by covering their entire house with red roses. The couple, who are expecting their first child together, recently opened up about their pregnancy journey, with Kourtney sharing her experience with IVF and her decision to let go of fear and worry. She expressed excitement about the upcoming birth and her readiness to embrace the experience.
Two families share their emotional experiences of undergoing fetal surgery while pregnant to treat conditions such as spina bifida, twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome, and hydrops fetalis. Fetal surgery is a procedure performed on an unborn baby in utero and can be lifesaving in certain cases. The surgery varies depending on the condition, ranging from minimally invasive procedures to more complex open repairs. While there are risks involved, such as preterm birth, the families express gratitude for the surgeries that have given their children a chance at a better quality of life.
Kourtney Kardashian revealed that she underwent "urgent fetal surgery" to save her unborn baby boy's life. She expressed gratitude to her doctors, husband Travis Barker, and mother for their support during the health emergency. Kardashian described the fear she experienced and expressed admiration for other mothers who have fought for their babies' lives. The surgery was successful, and she was able to leave the hospital with her baby still in her tummy. Barker had postponed his band's European tour to be with Kardashian for the surgery. This will be Kardashian's fourth child, and she shares three children with ex Scott Disick.
A woman's unborn baby was diagnosed with a rare pre-birth condition and given a 1% chance of survival. The woman flew to Boston for a surgery that had never been attempted before. After roughly a dozen scans and procedures, doctors completed the first successful fetal brain surgery two days earlier. The baby, named Denver, has since returned to her family's Louisiana home, where she's maturing like any healthy baby. The success of Denver's surgery is the first step toward saving more babies' lives.
Doctors at two Boston hospitals have successfully performed the first-ever in-utero surgery to repair a malformed blood vessel in a baby girl's brain. The baby suffered from vein of Galen malformation (VOGM), a rare abnormality where blood vessels connect directly to veins rather than capillaries, affecting the blood vessels' ability to carry oxygenated blood from the heart to the brain. The innovative procedure, which was guided by ultrasound, was designed to reduce the aggressive blood flow and was performed just two days before the baby was born. The baby is the first of an estimated 20 babies who will undergo this innovative new treatment as part of a clinical trial.
Doctors at Boston Children's Hospital performed a successful fetal surgery on a baby diagnosed with vein of Galen malformation, a rare brain condition that can lead to heart failure and severe neurological issues. The surgery, which involved inserting tiny coils to slow down blood flow, was performed before the baby was born and is among the first for this condition. The baby, named Denver, was born two days after the surgery and is now thriving without any indication of needing additional interventions. The procedure was part of a clinical trial run by Brigham and Women's and Boston Children's hospitals.