A Novel Treatment for Massive Hemorrhage after Maternal Trauma in Pregnancy

A Novel Treatment for Massive Hemorrhage after Maternal Trauma in Pregnancy

Abstract Background Trauma in pregnancy can lead to life-threatening hemorrhage. Conventional treatments of hemorrhage include medical and surgical management. However, if these measures fail uterine compression is an option to control bleeding. We present a case where this management w...

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Main Authors: Maritza G. Gonzalez, Ruth M. Wei, Kenneth D. Hatch, Lynn M. Gries, Meghan G. Hill
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 2019-01-01
Series:American Journal of Perinatology Reports
Subjects:
trauma
pregnancy
uterine compression
disseminated intravascular coagulation
Online Access:http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0039-1678735

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