Intrauterine tamponade balloon use in the treatment of uterine inversion

Abstract

Uterine inversion is a rare but life-threatening obstetrical emergency that occurs when the fundus of the uterus prolapses through the cervix, hence turning the uterus inside out. In this case report, we present our experience using an intrauterine tamponade balloon for management of uterine inversion, and a review of the literature. The utility of an intrauterine tamponade balloon in cases of uterine inversion, especially when maternal medical conditions preclude the use of uterotonics, or reinversion is observed should be kept in mind.

Successful use of condom catheters for management of uterine inversion: Case report and literature review

“… Thiam et al, 2015 [11] A 20 years old primigravida The patient was given a condom catheter with physiological saline up to 700 ml. Intrauterine balloon tamponade is used to stop bleeding associated with uterine inversion Haeri et al, 2015 [12] A 38-year-old primigravida Intrauterine and intravaginal dual-catheter balloon tamponade were infused with 400 and 240 mL of saline, respectively. Intrauterine balloon tamponade is useful in cases of uterine inversion Marasinghe et al, 2015 [13] A healthy 26-year-old woman Balloon tamponade connected to a conventional urinary catheter bag with a slow infusion of 40 IU of oxytocin started in 1 l of normal saline to achieve uterine tonicity The use of balloon tamponade would be an excellent choice considering its low cost and non-surgical procedure …”