title: [Management of total placental retention with oxytocin injected into the umbilical vein].
abstract: Oxytocin was injected into the umbilical vein in 8 patients whose third stage of labor was complicated by retention of the placenta. The placenta was delivered in all patients within 3 min after the injection, avoiding thus the need for manual removal. This method seems to be effective, quick and safe in the management of retained placenta, and decreases the risks associated with the use of anesthesia and puerperal complications such as infection or trauma to the uterus.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Obstetricia y Ginecología, Hospital Clínico Regional Guillermo Grant Benavente, Universidad de Concepción.
authors.forename: W H
authors.initials: WH
authors.lastname: Sepúlveda
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D010121:Oxytocin / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D010920:Placenta / Q000187:drug effects; D010922:Placenta Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011247:Pregnancy; D014471:Umbilical Veins
chemical_list: D010121:Oxytocin
vernacular_title: Manejo de la retención total de placenta con oxitocina vía vena umbilical.