Compressive uterine sutures to treat postpartum bleeding secondary to uterine atony.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
To demonstrate the usefulness of a new method of applying compressive sutures to treat postpartum bleeding secondary to uterine atony. Multiple sutures were applied longitudinally and transversally around the uterus of 7 women with postpartum uterine atony and postpartum bleeding. The procedure was successful in all cases. Compressive sutures of the uterus were effective in treating uterine atony with postpartum bleeding. III.
Medical subject headings
- Postpartum Hemorrhage
- Suture Techniques
- Uterine Inertia