Effectiveness of Prophylactic Bilateral Internal Iliac Artery Balloon Occlusion in Reducing Intraoperative Blood Loss in Placental Abnormalities: A Prospective Non-Randomised Comparative Study
Abstract: Background: Placental abnormalities such as placenta previa and placenta accreta spectrum are important causes of severe obstetric haemorrhage. Control of intraoperative blood loss during lower segment caesarean section remains a major challenge. Prophylactic internal iliac artery balloon occlusion has been suggested as an adjunct to reduce bleeding, though evidence is still evolving. Methods: This prospective non-randomised comparative study included 60 pregnant women with placental abnormalities undergoing elective lower segment caesarean section. Thirty underwent prophylactic bilateral internal iliac artery balloon occlusion and 30 received standard care. Primary outcome was intraoperative blood loss. Statistical analysis was performed using appropriate tests, with p
Keywords: Placenta previa, Placenta accreta spectrum, Internal iliac artery, Balloon Occlusion, Obstetric haemorrhage, Caesarean section
How to Cite?: Dr Katari Ujwal Venkata Satyam, Dr Sagar Satpute, "Effectiveness of Prophylactic Bilateral Internal Iliac Artery Balloon Occlusion in Reducing Intraoperative Blood Loss in Placental Abnormalities: A Prospective Non-Randomised Comparative Study", Volume 15 Issue 5, May 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1118-1123, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=MR26512192518, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/MR26512192518