Primary atony of the lower uterine segment as a distinct cause of early postpartum haemorrhage: a case series and management recommendations
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology : the journal of the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Abstract
Primary atony of the lower uterine segment appears to be a distinct cause of postpartum haemorrhage. We report a case series of women with postpartum haemorrhage where ultrasound and clinical findings revealed a well contracted fundus and upper uterine segment and a ballooned out lower uterine segment, a condition we have called primary atony of the lower uterine segment. We hope that this case series will lead to increased recognition of this condition, stimulate others to report their experience and lead to additional studies to better characterise this entity, and develop more effective therapies.
First Page
628
Last Page
32
DOI
10.1080/01443610903114493
Publication Date
10-1-2009
Recommended Citation
Panda, B; Laifer, S; Stiller, R; and Kleinman, G, "Primary atony of the lower uterine segment as a distinct cause of early postpartum haemorrhage: a case series and management recommendations" (2009). Obstetrics and Gynecology. 6.
https://scholar.bridgeporthospital.org/obgyn/6
Identifier
19757269 (pubmed); 10.1080/01443610903114493 (doi); 914970177 (pii)