Vasopressin as an etiologic factor for infection in gynecologic surgery: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial

Authors :: Kammerer-Doak, Dorothy N.
Rogers, Rebecca G.
Maybach, Jacqueline Johnson
Mickelson, Margaret Traynor
Source :: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dec, 2001, Vol. 185 Issue 6, p1344, 5 p.
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: Vasopressin does not increase the risk of infection when it is used to reduce bleeding after a hysterectomy, according to a study of 117 women. Vasopressin constricts blood vessels and is also used to stop bleeding from esophageal varices.

Subjects :: Vasopressin -- Health aspects
Infection -- Risk factors
Hemorrhage -- Prevention
Hysterectomy -- Complications
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