Objective To compare the clinic value of uterine artery embolism (UAE) and total hysterectomy (TH) for intractable postpartum hemorrhage. Methods 15 cases of intractable postpartum hemorrhage were performed UAE and other 17 cases of intractable postpartum hemorrhage were performed HE in our hospital during 10 years. Two groups' preoperative preparation time, operation time and the hospitalization time were compared. Results The preoperative preparation time (26.2±1.6) min of UAE was significantly longer than TH group (13.5±1.4) min (P<0.01; the former group's average operation time was (47.8±16.2) min, and the latter group's was (100.6±18.7) min (P<0.01); the hospitalization time of UAE (6.1±0.1) days was significantly shorter than TH group (8.8±0.5) days)(P<0.01). Conclusion With short operation time, low morbidity rate and possibility of preserving reproductive function, UAE is proved to be very effective in the treatment of intractable postpartum hemorrhage, but in some cases, UAE can't replace TH yet.

Objective To evaluate the security and effectiveness of emerging sternal rigid plate by comparing with wires closure. Methods 60 patients who undergoing median sternotomy from two centers were enrolled in this study, 30 received wire cerclage( control group) and the other 30 received rigid plate fixation( experimental group) . Patients' sternal were closed with wires or rigid plates, and the painness, sternal union and status of wires or rigid plates were followed up and assessed one week, three months and six months after procedures. Results All patients survived and were followed up. 117 rigid plates were implanted. There was no significant difference in pre-operative data, post-operative painness, sternal union and status of wires and plates between control and experimental group. No patient reached the standard of clinical sternal union one week post-operation, but all patients reached the standard of clinical sternal six months post-operation. One patient in control group suffered sternal nonunion, movement and wound infection after sternotomy. Conclusion Compared to wire closure, sternal closure with rigid plates is the same safe and effective.