A baby born with gastroschisis, a rare birth defect in which the intestines develop outside the body through an opening in the abdominal wall, is doing well after undergoing a pioneering operation while still in the womb.
The procedure, performed during pregnancy, was designed to protect the baby's exposed bowel before birth and represents a significant milestone in fetal surgery. According to reports, both the mother, Maisie Savage, and her son, Theo, recovered well following the groundbreaking treatment, raising hopes that the approach could improve outcomes for selected pregnancies affected by the condition.
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