Misoprostol for treating postpartum haemorrhage: a randomized controlled trial [ISRCTN72263357]

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Postpartum haemorrhage remains an important cause of maternal death despite treatment with conventional therapy. Uncontrolled studies and one randomised comparison with conventional oxytocics have reported dramatic effects with high-...

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Main Authors: Maholwana Babalwa, Jafta Zukiswa, Singata Mandisa, Mangesi Lindeka, Nikodem V, Ferreira Sandra, Hofmeyr G, Mlokoti Zonke, Walraven Gijs, Gülmezoglu A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2004-08-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2393/4/16