Percutaneous fetoscopic balloon occlusion of the fetal trachea can effectively and safely be achieved in sheep. Because intraamniotic spatial relationships, fetal position, and umbilical cord length are technically less favorable in sheep, our operative techniques might be feasible in humans even if difficult intraamniotic conditions are encountered.
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