Use of Condom to Control Intractable PPH.
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2010-07
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Abstract
To evaluate the success of condom as a tamponade to arrest intractable Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH)
in patients not responding to medical management. The prospective study was done in LD Hospital,
Government Medical College Srinagar over one year period. All but one (96.2%) patients successfully
responded the tamponade therapy by the use of condom catheter. One (3.8%) patient required
hysterectomy. Condom catheter effectively controls the PPH. It is a simple inexpensive and safe method
of conserving the reproductive capacity along with saving the life of women with intractable PPH.
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PPH (Postpartum hemorrhage), Tamponade, Condom Catheter
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Rather Shagufta Yasmeen, Qadir Afshan, Parveen Shagufta, Jabeen Farhat. Use of Condom to Control Intractable PPH. JK Science Journal of Medical Education and Research. 2010 July-Sept; 12(3): 127-129