Foley catheter as a tourniqet for peri-partum hemorrhage prevention in patients with PAS

Introduction and aims of the study: Postpartum hemorrhage is one of the most difficult situations the obstetricians may face. One of the complications in obstetrics often leading to severe bleeding and a need for urgent hysterectomy is placentaaccreta spectrum(PAS) what increases the risk death of the mother and the child. The aim of the study was to demonstrate the feasibility of the use of the Foley catheter as a tourniquet during peripartum hysterectomies.
Source: European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology - Category: OBGYN Authors: Source Type: research