Double vertical compression sutures: A novel conservative approach to managing post-partum haemorrhage due to placenta praevia and atonic bleeding

Compression has been regarded as the main haemostatic mechanism of compression sutures; however, we suggest that reduced uterine blood flow may be another important action. We suggest that our ‘double vertical compression sutures’ may have dual actions: haemostatic compression of the bleeding surfac...

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Published in:Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology 2012-06, Vol.52 (3), p.290-292
Main Authors: Makino, Shintaro, Tanaka, Toshitaka, Yorifuji, Takashi, Koshiishi, Taro, Sugimura, Motoi, Takeda, Satoru
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Cesarean Section - adverse effects
Female
haemostasis
Humans
Indexing in process
placenta accreta
placenta praevia
Placenta Previa - physiopathology
Postpartum Hemorrhage - etiology
Postpartum Hemorrhage - surgery
Pregnancy
Suture Techniques
Sutures
Uterine Inertia - physiopathology
Uterus - blood supply
vertical compression sutures
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Summary:Compression has been regarded as the main haemostatic mechanism of compression sutures; however, we suggest that reduced uterine blood flow may be another important action. We suggest that our ‘double vertical compression sutures’ may have dual actions: haemostatic compression of the bleeding surface and reduced uterine blood flow.
ISSN:0004-8666
1479-828X
DOI:10.1111/j.1479-828X.2012.01422.x