The impact of Bakri balloon tamponade on the rate of postpartum hysterectomy for uterine atony

Abstract

Our findings show that utilization of the Bakri balloon is associated with a decreased rate of postpartum hysterectomy.

Prognostic factors for the use of intrauterine balloon tamponade in the management of severe postpartum hemorrhage

“…in the presence of accreta, other studies attempting to evaluate the impact of the Bakri balloon on peripartum hysterectomy rates would exclude accreta from the calculations. 25 A limitation of the present study is its retrospective nature.…”

“…Our data concurred with such observations. Owing to the high failure rates in the presence of accreta, other studies attempting to evaluate the impact of the Bakri balloon on peripartum hysterectomy rates would exclude accreta from the calculations …”

Investigation of perioperative complications associated with use of uterine compression sutures

“…oxytocin administration), intrauterine tamponade (e.g. a Bakri balloon or Sengstaken–Blakemore tube), interventional radiology, uterine artery ligation, hysterectomy, and uterine compression sutures (UCSs) …”

“…a Bakri balloon or Sengstaken-Blakemore tube), interventional radiology, uterine artery ligation, hysterectomy, and uterine compression sutures (UCSs). [2][3][4][5][6] Since B-Lynch sutures were first reported in 1997, 7 various methods of uterine compression suturing have been proposed and have yielded good outcomes, with hemostasis rates of 76%-100%. 8 However, a few studies have reported that use of UCSs can lead to changes in fertility and might have effects on subsequent pregnancies.…”

Massive Postpartum Hemorrhage: Protocol and Red Code

“…Intrauterine balloon tamponade has been suggested as an effective, easily administered minimally invasive treatment option to control uterine bleeding while preserving the mother's ability to bear additional children [46]. In terms of mechanism of action, the intrauterine balloon is believed to act by exerting inward to outward pressure against the uterine wall, resulting in a reduction in persistent capillary and venous bleeding from the endometrium and the myometrium [47].…”