title: Intrauterine tamponade balloon use in the treatment of uterine inversion.
abstract: Uterine inversion is a rare but life-threatening obstetrical emergency that occurs when the fundus of the uterus prolapses through the cervix, hence turning the uterus inside out. In this case report, we present our experience using an intrauterine tamponade balloon for management of uterine inversion, and a review of the literature. The utility of an intrauterine tamponade balloon in cases of uterine inversion, especially when maternal medical conditions preclude the use of uterotonics, or reinversion is observed should be kept in mind.
authors.affiliation: North Austin Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Austin, Texas, USA Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA.
authors.forename: Sina
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Haeri
authors.affiliation: Women's Center of Texas, St. David's North Austin Medical Center, Austin, Texas, USA.
authors.forename: Sheliza
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Rais
authors.affiliation: OB Hospitalist Group, Mauldin, South Carolina, USA.
authors.forename: Brian
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Monks
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006473:Postpartum Hemorrhage / Q000628:therapy*; D011247:Pregnancy; D058738:Uterine Balloon Tamponade; D019687:Uterine Inversion / Q000628:therapy*