title: The B-Lynch uterine brace suture, and a bit of this and a bit of that...
abstract: The widespread application of the B-Lynch brace suture to control postpartum hemorrhage has sparked interest in a variety of adjunctive methods, used alone or in combination, to control uterine bleeding. Although the B-Lynch brace suture has been used with good results throughout the world, failures can and do occur in rare instances, especially when the suture is incorrectly placed for use for an inappropriate indication. Four reports of additional methods to control postpartum hemorrhage are published in this issue of IJGO. Three use the B-Lynch brace suture combined with other techniques. The need for additional techniques reminds the reader of the importance of proper suture application for proper indication. Potential reasons for failure of the B-Lynch suture are provided.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, St George's University Hospital, London, UK. m.karoshi@btinternet.com.
authors.forename: Mahantesh
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Karoshi
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006488:Hemostasis, Surgical / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D006473:Postpartum Hemorrhage / Q000601:surgery*; D011247:Pregnancy; D013536:Suture Techniques