Surgical treatment of uterine atony employing the B-Lynch technique.
Postpartum hemorrhage remains a major cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. Four cases utilizing the B-Lynch technique for control of hemorrhage secondary to uterine atony are presented. The B-Lynch technique appears to be effective in controlling postpartum hemorrhage. More experience is needed before the B-Lynch technique can be accepted as routine practice.
University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia 29203, USA.
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Dacus
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Busowski
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Busowski
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Smithson
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Masters
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Sibai
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D013509:Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011247:Pregnancy; D014592:Uterine Hemorrhage / Q000517:prevention & control; D014593:Uterine Inertia / Q000601:surgery*