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TRONCOSO M, Javier; BRAVO O, Erasmo; RIESLE P, Harald  y  HEVIA M, Joaquín. SUTURA DE B-LYNCH: EXPERIENCIA EN EL DESARROLLO DE UNA NUEVA TÉCNICA QUIRÚRGICA. Rev. chil. obstet. ginecol. [online]. 2009, vol.74, n.6, pp.360-365. ISSN 0048-766X.  http://dx.doi.org/10.4067/S0717-75262009000600007.

Background: The postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) continúes to be a prevalent problem affecting maternal morbimortality all overthe world, particularly in non-developed countries. Different protocols of management and new techniques have been developed through these last years to control and treat PPH. The B-Lynch suture appears to be a useful and reproductible tool. Objectives: To show the benefits of the technique in the management of PPH. Method: A retrospective review of five cases in which B-Lynch suture was made, with the postoperatory controls and histeroscopics evaluations. Results: In all cases, successfully PPH was controlled and the uterus preserved. In one patient a successfully pregnancy and delivery was achieved. Conclusion: The B-Lynch suture is secure, useful and reproducible technique in the management of PPH.

Palabras clave : B-Lynch suture; postpartum hemorrhage; uterine atony.

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