EXIT Procedure

EXIT (Ex utero intrapartum treatment) procedure is a procedure that involves the delivery of a fetus to the outside of the uterus while the umbilical cord is still attached to the placenta. The procedure is used when an unborn baby has a medical condition that requires intervention immediately after birth, so that the delivery of the baby can occur while the medical personnel are still able to provide the necessary care. EXIT procedure can be performed in the delivery room, in an operating room, or at a special fetal center. It is significant because it allows the baby to receive immediate care and treatment, potentially saving the baby's life. It has been used to treat a variety of conditions, such as congenital diaphragmatic hernia, fetal hydrops, and twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome.