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Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Volume  5, Issue 1, January - March 2017, Pages 79-81
 

Original Article

The B-Lynch Sutures for the Control of Massive Post Partum Haemorrhage an Alternative to Post Partum Hystrectomy

Umashankar K.M.*, Sandhya Alletty**, Dharmavijaya M.N.***, Madhushri N.****

*Associate Professor, ****PG Resident, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology, MVJ Medical College and Research Hospital,  Kolathur P.O, Hoskote, Karnataka 562114. **Assistant Professor, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Melaka Manipal Medical College

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DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijog.2321.1636.5117.13

Abstract

 Aim: To establish the efficacy of B-lynch suture as an alternative conventional surgical procedures in the treatment of postpartum haemorrhage. Study Design: Prospective. Study Place & Duration of Study: One year clinical study was carried out in depart ment of obstetrics and gynaecology, MVJ Medical College from 2013 January to 2015 January. The stitch was applied in those , To establish the efficacy of B-lynch suture as an alternative conventional surgical procedure in the treatment of postpartum haemorrhage. Methods: This prospective one year clinical study was carried out in MVJ medical college. A total of 40 patients for trial of B-lynch stitch technique on patients with massive postpartum haemorrhage were included in the study. Results: Out of 40 patients, 22(55%) patients were primiparae and 18(45%) were multipara. In 38 (95%) patients the cause of PPH was atony of uterus and 2(5%) patient had cervical tear. Different procedures were applied in the patients. Haemorrhage was arrested in all of them. Conclusion: B-Lynch brace suturing is very valuable alternative to hysterectomy in the control of massive postpartum haemorrhage.

Keywords: B-Lynch Suture; Primiparae; Atony


Corresponding Author : Umashankar K.M.*