When is the optimal time to remove uterine compression balloons? An 11‐year retrospective cohort study
Intrauterine balloons are left in for longer than necessary, and earlier removal is not associated with a greater blood loss. We suggest that earlier removal is reasonable and should the balloon prove successful at insertion, patients should not be treated as at ongoing risk of bleeding. Further randomized studies should be conducted to elicit optimal time of removal to improve patient experience and flow through the labor ward.
Authors
- Pandora Bibby (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8580-1242)
- Linden Stocker (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0930-1673)
- Kasey Redler
- Andrea Torrens
- Alexandra Kermack (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9176-9426)
- H.P.J. Walsh
- Ndabezinhle Mtunzi
Institutions
- Princess Anne Hospital (GB)
- Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- University of Surrey (GB)
- University of Southampton (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
- Published
- 2025-10-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ijgo.70559
- Primary Topic
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00