title: B-Lynch suture technique to control postpartum hemorrhage in a patient with mullerian anomaly.
abstract: Congenital anomalies of the uterus may cause gynecologic, obstetric and fertility problems. Obstetrical complications are reported to occur more commonly with mullerian duct anomalies, such as postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). Uterine compression sutures may be effective in controlling PPH in these conditions as an alternative to hysterectomy, especially if the patient has a desire to conceive. As the shape of the uterus is changed in congenital malformation, the usage of compression sutures such as B-Lynch can be more difficult. In this study we report a case of PPH accompanying a large septae, treated with B-Lynch suture. A 24 year old, multigravid and nulliparous patient (G:3) was admitted to our clinic with vaginal bleeding and abdominal pain at 31 weeks of gestation. Emergency cesarean section was performed for abruptio placenta and PPH occurred subsequently. A deep uterine septum was revealed during operation. Intermittent fundal massage and intravenous uterotonics were used to improve uterine tonicity without any improvement. After the B-Lynch suture was performed, the bleeding diminished dramatically. As the shape of the uterus is changed in congenital malformation, the application of secondary interventions in postpartum hemorrhage can be more difficult. There can be slippage or overlapping of the suture while using a B-Lynch suture. Because the uterine shape is not completely distorted, patients with septate uterus can be candidates for a B-Lynch suture. There is no such reported case from the literature regarding efficacy of B-Lynch suture in mullerian anomalies. his case illustrates the potential benefits of B-Lynch compression suture in an uterus with mullerian anomalies.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Şanlıurfa Maternity Hospital, Şanlıurfa, Turkey.
authors.forename: Ibrahim Hakan
authors.initials: IH
authors.lastname: Boyar
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Şanlıurfa Maternity Hospital, Şanlıurfa, Turkey.
authors.forename: Fazilet Kübra
authors.initials: FK
authors.lastname: Boynukalın
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Şanlıurfa Maternity Hospital, Şanlıurfa, Turkey.
authors.forename: Nuray
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Boyar
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical Faculty, Harran University, Şanlıurfa, Turkey.
authors.forename: Mehmet
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Vural
keywords: B-Lynch suture; Uterine anomaly; postpartum hemorrage