Uterus Wrapping: A Novel Concept in the Management of Uterine Atony during Cesarean Delivery

Uterine atony during cesarean delivery is a serious cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. Management strategies include medical treatment with uterotonic agents, manual compression of the uterus, and interventional or surgical procedures. A novel technique to compress the uterus by wrapping it...

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Main Authors: N. Kimmich, W. Engel, M. Kreft, R. Zimmermann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/195696