Archives of gynecology and obstetrics
-
Arch. Gynecol. Obstet. · Feb 2006
Review Case ReportsSuccessful of the B-Lynch compression suture in the management of massive postpartum hemorrhage: case reports and review.
The authors describe three patients who developed massive primary postpartum hemorrhage and review the case reports. In two patients, primary postpartum hemorrhage was due to uterine atony, and in one patient it was due to atony and thrombophilia. ⋯ B-Lynch suture is an efficient, safe, and simple method for the treatment of primary postpartum hemorrhage during cesarean section, which successfully reduces the number of urgent postpartum hysterectomies, also preserving subsequent fertility. In our opinion, the method should be included in the algorithm of primary postpartum hemorrhage management at all obstetric departments.
-
Arch. Gynecol. Obstet. · Feb 2006
Comparative StudyPrelabor rupture of membranes at term in low-risk women: induce or wait?
To compare the outcomes of expectant versus induction of labor management of patients presenting with prelabor rupture of membranes (PROM) at term. ⋯ In the absence of other obstetric and maternal or fetal risk factors, PROMs at term does not seem to constitute additional obstetric risks. Furthermore, expectant management of PROM at term enhances the patient's chance of normal vaginal delivery without an increase in fetal and/or maternal morbidity.