Post-partum haemorrhage from the lower uterine segment secondary to placenta praevia/accreta: successful conservative management with Foley balloon tamponade.

Abstract

Profuse bleeding from the lower uterine segment secondary to placenta praevia/accreta during caesarean delivery is a challenging problem in obstetrics. We present our experiences using intrauterine Foley balloon tamponade for the conservative management of post-partum haemorrhage from the lower uterine segment. Intraoperative haemostasis was achieved in all women who were unresponsive to other conservative methods. Foley balloon tamponade may be considered in the management of lower uterine segment bleeding at caesarean delivery.

• Authors: Mustafa Albayrak, Ismail Ozdemir, Onder Koc, Yavuz Demiraran
• Journal: The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology (Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol) Vol. 51 Issue 4 Pg. 377-80 (Aug 2011) ISSN: 1479-828X [Electronic] Australia
• PMID: 21806571 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
• Copyright: © 2011 The Authors. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology © 2011 The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.

Topics

• Adult
• Catheterization
• Cesarean Section
• Female
• Hemostasis, Surgical
• Humans
• Placenta Accreta (therapy)
• Placenta Previa (therapy)
• Postpartum Hemorrhage (etiology, therapy)
• Pregnancy
• Treatment Outcome
• Uterine Balloon Tamponade (methods)
• Uterine Hemorrhage (etiology, therapy)
• Young Adult