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Fertility after 'only B-Lynch' suture: A case report and literature review

Authors :
Sandro Gerli
Alessandro Favilli
Claudia Giordano
Silvia Pericoli
Elena Laurenti
Gian Carlo Di Renzo
Source :
Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Vol 52, Iss 1, Pp 110-112 (2013)
Publication Year :
2013
Publisher :
Elsevier, 2013.

Abstract

Objective: A new fertility assessment after a B-Lynch suture without a concomitant uterine devascularization is proposed. Case Report: The case of a 37-year-old woman who experienced postpartum hemorrhage due to uterine atony during cesarean delivery of the previous pregnancy is reported. A B-Lynch brace suturing technique, not associated to any other hemostatic surgical procedure, was carried out. One year later and after an uncomplicated pregnancy of 39 weeks, the patient delivered a healthy infant by an elective cesarean section. Only omental adhesions were found on the anterior surface of the uterus as a consequence of the previous B-Lynch suture. Conclusion: The B-Lynch hemostatic surgical procedure, alone, does not seem to have a negative impact on fertility. Additional clinical evidences in a greater case-series of patients are needed to assess the value of the method for fertility preservation.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10284559
Volume :
52
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.8a5810487f784124b20d975cd524d117
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tjog.2013.01.014