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Uterine compression sutures for preserving fertility in severe postpartum haemorrhage: an overview 13 years after the first description.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20455714     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
We performed a systematic review of the current literature on efficacy, complications and impact on future pregnancies of uterine compression sutures (UCS) applied in cases of severe postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) in women who wish to preserve fertility. Publications related to UCS from their initial description 03/1996-07/2009, were identified using PubMed and EMBASE. Numerous case series have demonstrated the high efficiency of UCS against PPH. When performed correctly, they are associated with a low complications rate. A higher risk of uterine ischaemia seems to be caused when combined with vessel ligation. No negative impact on fertility has been reported. Uncomplicated future pregnancies occur within a range of 1-3 years. UCS appear safe, simple to learn and preserve future reproductive potential. They should be considered prior to definite measures like hysterectomy in severe PPH. Long-term follow-up is recommended when additional combined vessel ligation is performed due to the potential risk of ischaemic necrosis.
Authors:
C Fotopoulou; J W Dudenhausen
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology : the journal of the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology     Volume:  30     ISSN:  1364-6893     ISO Abbreviation:  J Obstet Gynaecol     Publication Date:  2010 May 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-05-11     Completed Date:  2010-08-17     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8309140     Medline TA:  J Obstet Gynaecol     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  339-49     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Charité, Campus Virchow Clinic, University Hospital, Berlin, Germany. chfotopoulou@gmail.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Female
Fertility*
Hemostasis, Surgical / methods*
Humans
Postpartum Hemorrhage / surgery*
Pregnancy
Suture Techniques*
Treatment Outcome

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