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Israeli Medical Teams Save Fetus With Rare Prenatal Procedure Amid War Conditions

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First reported by N12 · 1 day ago

What happened

A Cypriot couple traveled to Israel during wartime for advanced fetal care after a large cyst blocked their unborn baby's mouth. Israeli doctors at Beilinson Hospital drained the cyst prenatally, enabling the baby to breathe independently at birth without emergency surgery. The successful multidisciplinary intervention saved the newborn's life amid ongoing regional conflict.

  • 01A large cyst blocked a fetus's mouth, risking airway obstruction at birth.
  • 02The couple was referred from Cyprus to Israel for advanced prenatal care amid war.
  • 03Doctors at Beilinson Hospital planned an EXIT procedure but drained the cyst prenatally instead.
  • 04The prenatal drainage allowed the baby to breathe independently upon delivery.
  • 05The newborn received ongoing care at Schneider Children's Medical Center and will have further surgery.
  • 06Early anatomy scans and multidisciplinary teamwork were key to saving the baby's life.

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N12Center · Hebrew1 day ago
Israeli Medical Teams Save Fetus With Rare Prenatal Procedure Amid War Conditions
MakoCenter · Hebrew1 day ago
Israeli Medical Teams Save Fetus with Rare Prenatal Procedure Amid War Conditions

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