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Novel modification of B ‐ L ynch uterine compression sutures for management of atonic postpartum hemorrhage: VV uterine compression sutures
Author(s) -
ElRefaeey AbdelAziz,
Gibreel Ahmed,
Fawzy Muhammad
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.597
H-Index - 50
eISSN - 1447-0756
pISSN - 1341-8076
DOI - 10.1111/jog.12166
Subject(s) - medicine , hysterectomy , surgery , uterus , compression (physics) , cesarean delivery , uterotonic , oxytocin , pregnancy , materials science , biology , composite material , genetics
Aim The aim of this study was to demonstrate a novel modification of uterine compression sutures for use in women with primary postpartum hemorrhage and to evaluate its effectiveness. Material and Methods This was a prospective observational study. Nineteen patients with atonic postpartum hemorrhage were subjected to the novel VV uterine compression sutures at the time of cesarean delivery. Results The procedure was successful in 18 out of 19 women (94.7%) in controlling the bleeding and preserving the patient's uterus. Only one patient required supravaginal hysterectomy. Conclusions VV compression sutures comprise an easy, safe and effective procedure that can be applied in cases of atonic postpartum hemorrhage.