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Answer» What is Bakri Balloon Tamponade mean? Bakri Balloon is a medical device invented by Dr. Younes N Bakri. The obstetrical balloon is a 24 French, 54 cm-long, silicone catheter with a filling capacity of 500 mL. The device is used for the temporary control and reduction of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). According to the World Health Organization, around 100,000 maternal deaths occur every year from PPH and is the leading cause of maternal mortality in the developed world. reference
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