Transverse compression suture in lower uterine segment to control postpartum hemorrhage at cesarean delivery for placenta previa

VernacularTitle:子宫下段环形缝扎术治疗前置胎盘致剖宫产后出血
Author: Zhuyun PENG ; Lili YU ; Jian HAN ; Fenglian XIAO ; Quanmin WANG ; Xiaoyun PU ; Li LI ; Yingru ZHENG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: postpartum hemorrhage; transverse compression suture in the lower uterine segment; cesarean section; placenta previa
From: Journal of Regional Anatomy and Operative Surgery 2014;(1):9-11
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To study the efficacy and safety of transverse compression suture in the lower uterine segment for the control of postpartum haemorrhage in cesarean section caused by placenta previa. Methods From Jan 2011 to Jan 2013, 21 patients with postpartum haemorrhage in cesarean section due to placenta previa were given transverse compression suture in the lower uterine segment after routine medical treatment. And the hemostatic efficacy and safety were observed. Results 20 cases of the vaginal bleeding were controlled efficient-ly, with an efficiency of 95. 2%. There was no complication occurred, and menstruation were back to normal during the follow-up, and there was nothing abnormal in the uterine double accessories through B ultrasound reexamination. Conclusion Transverse compression suture in the lower uterine segment is an easy, safe and highly effective surgical technique, it is especially suitable for the control of haemorrhage in the lower uterine segment caused by placenta previa.