Type of Surgery

Slide show describing the surgeries available to treat fetuses in the womb and some of the problems that can be treated with fetal surgery and heart malformations, neural tube defects, and gastrointestinal tract deformities.

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an obstetrician/gynecologist is a physician specialist who provides medical and surgical care to women and has particular expertise in pregnancy, childbirth, and disorders of the reproductive system.


From: womenshealthchannel.com

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