title: Ligation of internal iliac arteries for control of pelvic haemorrhage.
abstract: This is a retrospective review of the internal iliac ligations (IAL) done over a period of 3 years. Both gynaecological and obstetric cases were considered. A total of 46 ligations were performed. The additional treatment required was hysterectomy to control haemorrhage. Intra-and post-operative complications were noted. A comparative review of the effectiveness of IAL in different situations is done and alternative modalities of treatment are considered.
authors.affiliation: Dept of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, KEM Hospital, Parel, Bombay, Maharashtra.
authors.forename: Y S
authors.initials: YS
authors.lastname: Nandanwar
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Jhalam
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Mayadeo
authors.forename: D R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Guttal
mesh_terms: D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy; D007083:Iliac Artery / Q000601:surgery*; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D008026:Ligation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods / Q000401:mortality; D009017:Morbidity; D010388:Pelvis; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D015996:Survival Rate; D017211:Treatment Failure