Doctorls perform first-ever brain surgery on unborn baby

Vein of Galen malformation (VOGM) is a rare blood vessel abnormality inside the brain

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VOGM causes high-pressure blood flow into the veins and poses risks for infants

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In-utero embolization procedure performed on a fetus with VOGM

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Procedure results in an immediate drop in abnormal blood flow and significant improvement in heart function

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More procedures needed for clinical trial to achieve adequate data and successful outcomes

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Premature rupture of mother's membranes during the procedure

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Newborn baby did not require any cardiovascular support or surgery

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VOGM occurs in as many as one in every 60,000 births

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Infant has required no medication or surgery since birth

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