title: Management of massive postpartum hemorrhage by "B-Lynch" brace suture.
abstract: Two cases of intractable postpartum hemorrhage managed by the B-Lynch Brace suture, a new technique for control of massive postpartum hemorrhage, are presented. Because of its simplicity and capability of preserving uterus, this procedure may be considered as first line surgical treatment before considering hysterectomy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynae, Mother and Child Health Centre, PIMS, Islamabad. batool@comsats.net.pk
authors.forename: Syeda Batool
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Mazhar
authors.forename: Shagufta
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Yasmin
authors.forename: Shamsa
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gulzar
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006473:Postpartum Hemorrhage / Q000628:therapy*; D011247:Pregnancy; D013536:Suture Techniques