Modified B-Lynch suture in post cesarean section uterine atony: Case report

Authors

  • Melvin Gamarra Médico Gineco-obstetra, Hospital III Emergencias Grau, EsSalud, Lima, Perú
  • Mary Sánchez Médico Cirujano Institución: Servicio de Gineco obstetricia del Hospital III Emergencias Grau - EsSalud.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31403/rpgo.v60i113

Abstract

A case of postpartum hemorrhage due to uterine atony is presented where a double compressive type B-Lynch suture with chromic catgut Nº 1 was used because bleeding did not stop with a single suture and chromic catgut Nº 2 was not available.

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Published

2014-05-21

How to Cite

Gamarra, M., & Sánchez, M. (2014). Modified B-Lynch suture in post cesarean section uterine atony: Case report. The Peruvian Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 60(1), 71–74. https://doi.org/10.31403/rpgo.v60i113

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Casos Clínicos