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R Keriakos

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PubMed2006

The use of the Rusch balloon for management of severe postpartum haemorrhage.

Tamponade techniques using a uterine balloon in management of postpartum haemorrhage has been reported increasingly in recent years. The aim of this retrospective study is to evaluate the use of the Rusch hydrostatic balloon in the management of severe postpartum haemorrhage not controlled by medical measures. All women had risk factors for PPH. The Rusch balloon was used in all cases of PPH apart from traumatic PPH, which is considered as a contraindication for its use. The Rusch balloon was successful in seven out of the eight cases treated. We have introduced guidelines for using the Rusch balloon and they are provided in this paper.

Adult↗
PubMed2000

The RUMI manipulator and Koh colpotomiser system for total laparoscopic hysterectomy.

The initial experience in 25 patients of using the Koh Colpotomiser System in conjunction with the RUMI Manipulator, a new modified technique for performing total laparoscopic hysterectomy, is presented. Of 25 operations, 23 (92%) were completed successfully. Complications were limited to minor pre-operative haemorrhage in two patients and post-operative bleeding in another. The Koh Colpotomiser System successfully maintained a pneumoperitoneum following colpotomy, giving the operator improved visibility and access to the pelvic organs. This resulted in greater efficiency, while eliminating the difficulties of vaginal access.

Colposcopy↗
PubMed1999

Screening for Down's syndrome: experience of two district general hospitals having different screening strategies.

The aim of this retrospective study is to determine the rate of reduction in the number of Down's syndrome babies delivered in two hospitals having different screening strategies. The total number of Down's syndrome babies during the study period was 0.6/1000 births at Birch Hill Hospital and 1.9/1000 births at Oldham Hospital. Antenatal diagnosis of Down's syndrome was made in 1/4 of women (25%) at Birch Hill and 7/19 of women (37%) in Oldham. The reduction rate of Down's syndrome was similar in both hospitals (25 and 26%). This retrospective analysis and comparison between two neighbouring units, highlights the fact that there is little standardisation of screening policies and screening programmes have not resulted in a substantial reduction in Down's syndrome babies.

Journal Article↗