Management of massive postpartum haemorrhage: use of a hydrostatic balloon catheter to avoid laparotomy
R Johanson, M Kumar, M Obhrai, P Young - British Journal of Obstetrics …, 2001 - Elsevier
Postpartum haemorrhage remains a significant complication of childbirth in the UK and
worldwide. The most common cause of postpartum haemorrhage is uterine atony, but
placent accreta is becoming more frequent. In these situations tamponade may be required.
The successful use of the inflated stomach balloon (300ml) of a Sengstaken–Blakemore
tube has been reported previously. We describe an innovative method of 'tamponade'which
is simple and effective, using the Rüsch urological hydrostatic balloon catheter. In two cases …
worldwide. The most common cause of postpartum haemorrhage is uterine atony, but
placent accreta is becoming more frequent. In these situations tamponade may be required.
The successful use of the inflated stomach balloon (300ml) of a Sengstaken–Blakemore
tube has been reported previously. We describe an innovative method of 'tamponade'which
is simple and effective, using the Rüsch urological hydrostatic balloon catheter. In two cases …
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