Internal iliac artery ligation in obstetrics and gynecology. Ten years experience.
Twenty-two cases of bilateral internal iliac artery ligation done in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Pondicherry, India over a period of 10 years (1981-1990) were studied. Various indications and complications were analysed. Internal iliac artery ligation is a life-saving procedure in pelvic hemorrhage. Complications are infrequents.
Rajaram
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, India.
Raghavan
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Bupathy
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A
Balasubramanian
S R
SR
Habeebullah
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S
Umadevi
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P
D000328:Adult; D016063:Blood Loss, Surgical / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002585:Cesarean Section / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D007083:Iliac Artery / Q000601:surgery*; D008026:Ligation; D008875:Middle Aged; D011247:Pregnancy