Abstract | OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to test the efficacy of a novel stepwise technique of uterine devascularization for management of uncontrollable postpartum hemorrhage. STUDY DESIGN: Stepwise uterine devascularization was performed for 103 patients to control intractable postpartum hemorrhage not responding to classic management. This technique entails five successive steps, so if bleeding is not controlled by one step the next step is taken until bleeding stops. The steps were (1) unilateral uterine vessel ligation, (2) bilateral uterine vessel ligation, (3) low uterine vessel ligation, (4) unilateral ovarian vessel ligation and (5) bilateral ovarian vessel ligation. RESULTS: The procedure was effective in all cases (100%), and hysterectomy was not needed in any case. No complications occurred, and the survival rate was 100%. Among the patients followed up normal menstruation and pregnancy occurred. CONCLUSION:
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Authors | S A AbdRabbo |
Journal | American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
(Am J Obstet Gynecol)
Vol. 171
Issue 3
Pg. 694-700
(Sep 1994)
ISSN: 0002-9378 [Print] United States |
PMID | 8092217
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adult
- Arteries
(surgery)
- Female
- Hemostasis, Surgical
(methods)
- Humans
- Hysterectomy
- Ligation
- Middle Aged
- Ovary
(blood supply)
- Postpartum Hemorrhage
(surgery)
- Pregnancy
- Uterus
(blood supply, surgery)
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