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The “tamponade test” in the management of massive postpartum hemorrhage

G. Condous

Obstetrics and Gynecology · 2003 · 127 citations · 9 references

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Abstract

This diagnostic test rapidly identifies those patients with postpartum hemorrhage who will require a laparotomy. Even when results are positive, life-threatening hemorrhage is arrested and time is also allowed to correct any consumptive coagulopathy.

References

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Management of massive postpartum haemorrhage: use of a hydrostatic balloon catheter to avoid laparotomy

Richard Johanson, Mohan Kumar, M. Obhrai et al. · BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology · 2001 · 119 citations

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Milton H. Goldrath · American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology · 1983 · 104 citations

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Successful use of a Sengstaken‐Blakemore tube to control massive postpartum haemorrhage

M Katesmark, Richard Brown, K. S. Raju · BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology · 1994 · 103 citations

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Pregnancy–Related Mortality in the United States Due to Hemorrhage

LINA O. CHICHAKLI, Hani K. Atrash, Andrea P. MacKay et al. · Obstetrics and Gynecology · 1999 · 66 citations