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  • Title: Compressive uterine sutures to treat postpartum bleeding secondary to uterine atony.
    Author: Pereira A, Nunes F, Pedroso S, Saraiva J, Retto H, Meirinho M.
    Journal: Obstet Gynecol; 2005 Sep; 106(3):569-72. PubMed ID: 16135589.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To demonstrate the usefulness of a new method of applying compressive sutures to treat postpartum bleeding secondary to uterine atony. METHODS: Multiple sutures were applied longitudinally and transversally around the uterus of 7 women with postpartum uterine atony and postpartum bleeding. RESULTS: The procedure was successful in all cases. CONCLUSION: Compressive sutures of the uterus were effective in treating uterine atony with postpartum bleeding. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: III.
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