title: New approaches to the management of acute puerperal uterine inversion.
abstract: Six cases of acute puerperal inversion of the uterus are reported. In four of these, tocolytic agents were used to facilitate replacement of the inverted uterus; and in five, Prostin-15M was given after replacement. The use of tocolytics may obviate the need for general anesthesia for uterine replacement in some patients with uterine inversion. Prostin-15M serves to minimize bleeding and to maintain uterine position after replacement.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002260:Carboprost / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008278:Magnesium Sulfate / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010121:Oxytocin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011247:Pregnancy; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D013726:Terbutaline / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014590:Uterine Contraction / Q000187:drug effects; D014591:Uterine Diseases / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D010121:Oxytocin; D008278:Magnesium Sulfate; D002260:Carboprost; D013726:Terbutaline