Novel modification of B-Lynch uterine compression sutures for management of atonic postpartum hemorrhage: VV uterine compression sutures.

Abstract

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.

• Authors: Abdel-Aziz El-Refaeey, Ahmed Gibreel, Muhammad Fawzy
• Journal: The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research (J Obstet Gynaecol Res) Vol. 40 Issue 2 Pg. 387-91 (Feb 2014) ISSN: 1447-0756 [Electronic] Australia
• PMID: 24118407 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Observational Study)
• Copyright: © 2013 The Authors. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research © 2013 Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Topics

• Adult
• Cesarean Section
• Female
• Humans
• Postpartum Hemorrhage (surgery)
• Pregnancy
• Prospective Studies
• Suture Techniques
• Sutures
• Uterine Inertia (surgery)
• Young Adult