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Ligation of Uterine Arteries, per Vaginam , in a Case of Recurrent Secondary Post Partum Haemorrhage Following Caesarean Section
Author(s) -
Ross Ian C.
Publication year - 1965
Publication title -
australian and new zealand journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.734
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1479-828X
pISSN - 0004-8666
DOI - 10.1111/j.1479-828x.1965.tb00324.x
Subject(s) - post partum , caesarean section , medicine , ligation , etiology , obstetrics , uterine rupture , surgery , pregnancy , gynecology , uterus , biology , genetics
Summary: A case of recurrent post partum haemorrhage from the lower uterine segment wound of a Caesarean section is presented. The facility of ligation of the uterine arteries per vaginam to control such haemorrhage is shown. Eleven cases, both published and from the records of the Royal Women's Hospital, are reviewed with regard to the clinical features, aetiology, treatment and prognosis.