Lei Han, Baolin Zhang, Huishu Xu, Hongmei Yin, Yiwei Pang, Xianghui Zhang, Qingliang Zhai, Xiaofeng Liu, Yanlin Wang, Caiying Zhang, Yingjiang Xu, Yanni Liu, Xuemei Chen
BACKGROUND: Intractable postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) during cesarean section has been a significant concern for obstetricians. We aimed to explore the effectiveness and safety of a new type of uterine compression suture, the step-wise surgical technique of knapsack-like sutures for treating intractable PPH caused by uterine atony and placenta factors in cesarean section. METHODS: The step-wise surgical technique of knapsack-like sutures was established on the basis of the artful combination of vertical strap-like sutures and an annular suture-ligation technique...
January 2, 2024: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth