Welcome to the Fetal Treatment Program web site (www.fetal-treatment.org and www.fetal-program.org). This site offers infromation on a number of fetal conditions, and a detailed description of the fetal surgery options in twin- to-twin transfusion syndrome and congenital diaphragmatic hernia. To read patient stories, click here. The links below lead to information on several conditions of the fetus. You can find more information on these topics through links to other web sites, as well as support groups for parents of children with these conditions. (Since it was started, the Fetal Treatment Program has also been featured in the media.)

To contact us (phone, beeper or e-mail), click here.

Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH)
Congenital lung lesions
Abdominal wall defects: Gastroschisis andOmphalocele

PRENATAL TREATMENT FOR DIAPHRAGMATIC HERNIA We are now conducting a pilot program to treat the most severe forms of diaphragmatic hernia before birth. Thanks to an Investigational Device Exemption from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), we now offer fetal tracheal occlusion using a minimally invasive technique. For more information, click here or contact our coordinator at coordinator@fetal-treatment.org.