Three transverse sutures are applied to the entire uterine wall both to the right and the left side of the uterus. Our technique has been applied to 4 women with postpartum hemorrhage secondary to uterine atony. Bleeding was stopped immediately by compressive sutures. No woman had postoperative complications. Uterus compressive suture is an effective alternative to hysterectomy to treat postpartum hemorrhage secondary to atony.

A new uterine suture technique for postpartum hemorrhage.

BALBI, Giancarlo;
2007

Abstract

Three transverse sutures are applied to the entire uterine wall both to the right and the left side of the uterus. Our technique has been applied to 4 women with postpartum hemorrhage secondary to uterine atony. Bleeding was stopped immediately by compressive sutures. No woman had postoperative complications. Uterus compressive suture is an effective alternative to hysterectomy to treat postpartum hemorrhage secondary to atony.
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