Open AccessVacuum-Induced Tamponade for Treatment of Postpartum Hemorrhage
Author(s) -
Christian Haslinger,
Kathrin Weber,
Roland Zimmermann
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
obstetrics and gynecology (new york. 1953. online)/obstetrics and gynecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.664
H-Index - 220
eISSN - 1873-233X
pISSN - 0029-7844
DOI - 10.1097/aog.0000000000004510
Subject(s) - uterine atony , medicine , balloon tamponade , uterine inertia , tamponade , obstetrics , balloon , atony , etiology , hysterectomy , uterus , postpartum bleeding , postpartum period , pregnancy , surgery , biology , genetics
Postpartum hemorrhage is a main cause of maternal mortality worldwide, with rising incidence, thus demanding new treatment approaches. Intrauterine balloon systems with application of intrauterine vacuum are a promising new method.