Annals of Saudi medicine
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Annals of Saudi medicine · May 2003
Maternal and perinatal outcome of massive postpartum hemorrhage: a review of 33 cases.
Postpartum hemorrhage is a significant contributor to maternal morbidity and mortality. ⋯ Uterine atony and morbid adherent placenta are major causes of massive obstetric hemorrhage. In our series, morbidity was high, but there was no mortality. Obstetricians should identify women at risk which is especially associated with a prior cesarean delivery, a current placenta previa and high parity. Early intervention and proper procedure could minimize the complications.