International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics : the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Jul 2018
Prognostic factors for the use of intrauterine balloon tamponade in the management of severe postpartum hemorrhage.
To identify prognostic factors associated with successful management of severe postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) using intrauterine balloon tamponade (IUBT). ⋯ The presence of adverse prognostic factors should prompt early resort to other treatment modalities or hysterectomy as a salvage procedure.
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Jul 2018
Endometrial cancer after endometrial ablation or resection for menorrhagia.
To assess the incidence of endometrial cancer after endometrial ablation or resection (EA/R) for menorrhagia. ⋯ The findings indicate that the risk of endometrial cancer could be significantly reduced but not eliminated by EA/R.