Sengstaken-Blakemore tube to control massive postpartum haemorrhage.
- Author:
Japaraj RP
;
Raman S
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH:
Balloon Dilatation/*instrumentation;
Cesarean Section/adverse effects;
Postpartum Hemorrhage/etiology;
Postpartum Hemorrhage/*therapy
- From:
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
2003;58(4):604-607
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:Malay
-
Abstract:
Massive postpartum haemorrhage after Cesarean section for placenta previa is a common occurrence. The bleeding is usually from the placental bed at the lower uterine segment. Uterine tamponade has a role in the management of such patients especially when fertility is desired. We describe here a case of massive postpartum haemorrhage, which was managed, with the use of a Sengstaken-Blakemore tube. This allowed us to avoid a hysterectomy for a young primiparous patient.
