Arterial embolization and prophylactic catheterization for the treatment for severe obstetric hemorrhage

• Published in: Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica Vol. 84; no. 11; pp. 1075 - 1080
• Main Authors: Ojala, Kati, Perälä, Jukka, Kariniemi, Juho, Ranta, Pirjo, Raudaskoski, Tytti, Tekay, Aydin
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford, UK; Malden, USA Munksgaard International Publishers 01.11.2005
• Subjects: pelvic arterial embolization; postpartum hemorrhage; prophylactic balloon catheterization

Background.  To evaluate indications, efficacy, and complications associated with arterial embolization and prophylactic balloon catheterization in the management of obstetric hemorrhage at a university hospital. Methods.  Twenty‐two women underwent arterial embolization between February 2001 and No...