Role of hysterectomy in management of amniotic fluid embolism
- Author:
Yan-min JIANG
1
;
Qin-tian ZHENG
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: amniotic fluid embolism; hysterectomy; abdominal packing
- From: Chinese Journal of Practical Gynecology and Obstetrics 2019;35(07):768-771
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
- Abstract: Hysterectomy is the ultimate management option for uterine hemorrhage.If other less invasive methods are unable to control the life-threatening uterine bleeding in the management of amniotic fluid embolism,hysterectomy should be immediately performed.However,hysterectomy is not the primary ornecessary treatment in most cases and prophylactic hysterectomy should never be performed.The indications,techniques and perioperative management are discussed in the article.
