The B-Lynch Sutures for the Control of Massive Post Partum Haemorrhage an Alternative to Post Partum Hystrectomy

Journal Title: Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 1

Abstract

Aim: To establish the efficacy of B-lynch suture as an alternative conventional surgical procedures in the treatment of postpartum haemorrhage. Study Design: Prospective. Study Place & Duration of Study: One year clinical study was carried out in depart ment of obstetrics and gynaecology, MVJ Medical College from 2013 January to 2015 January. The stitch was applied in those , To establish the efficacy of B-lynch suture as an alternative conventional surgical procedure in the treatment of postpartum haemorrhage. Methods: This prospective one year clinical study was carried out in MVJ medical college. A total of 40 patients for trial of B-lynch stitch technique on patients with massive postpartum haemorrhage were included in the study. Results: Out of 40 patients, 22(55%) patients were primiparae and 18(45%) were multipara. In 38 (95%) patients the cause of PPH was atony of uterus and 2(5%) patient had cervical tear. Different procedures were applied in the patients. Haemorrhage was arrested in all of them. Conclusion: B-Lynch brace suturing is very valuable alternative to hysterectomy in the control of massive postpartum haemorrhage.

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Umashankar K. M.

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  • EP ID EP456847
  • DOI 10.21088/ijog.2321.1636.5117.13
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Umashankar K. M. (2017). The B-Lynch Sutures for the Control of Massive Post Partum Haemorrhage an Alternative to Post Partum Hystrectomy. Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 5(1), 79-81. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-456847