B-Lynch: A Technique for Uterine Conservation or Deformation? A Case Report with Literature Review
Postpartum haemorrhage is a leading cause of global maternal mortality and morbidity, accounting for 25-30% of all maternal deaths, and 75-90% of these casualties result from uterine atony. Uterine compressive sutures are a well established measure for control of haemorrhage following atonic postp...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2014-04-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/4284/8139_E(C)_F(T)_PF1(PAK)_PFA(P)_PF2(PN).pdf |
| Summary: | Postpartum haemorrhage is a leading cause of global maternal mortality and morbidity, accounting for 25-30% of all maternal deaths, and
75-90% of these casualties result from uterine atony. Uterine compressive sutures are a well established measure for control of haemorrhage
following atonic postpartum haemorrhage, when medical and non-medical interventions fail.
Here, we are reporting a case of secondary infertility in a 24-year-old lady who had undergone an elective caesarean section for central
placenta previa in her first pregnancy. She had massive postpartum haemorrhage, for which B-Lynch suture and vessel ligation were done.
Subsequently, she failed to conceive for 4 years. This was because of severe pelvic adhesions and uterine deformation which were found
intraoperatively, as a consequence of previous use of B-Lynch suture. As no definitive treatment could be offered to her, we suggested her
to go for adoption. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |