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Use of Ellavi Balloon Tamponade Device for Management of Atonic PPH

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In this manuscript the authors describe the Ellavi balloon tamponade device and its use in the management of atonic postpartum hemorrhage. Additionally the manuscript discusses a case in which this device was used.

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  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, India

    Gaurav S. Desai

  2. KB Bandra Bhabha Hospital, Mumbai, India

    Ashwini Sakhalkar

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Desai, G.S., Sakhalkar, A. Use of Ellavi Balloon Tamponade Device for Management of Atonic PPH. J Obstet Gynecol India 72, 265–267 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13224-022-01642-x

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