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1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital, Augusta, GA 30901-2629.
Objective:
A historic survey of the literature and nine recent examples of uterine packing for control of postpartum hemorrhage are presented. Once a frequently practiced art, intracavitary packing for the control of uterine postpartum bleeding became a lost skill to most physicians after the 1950s. Objections to the practice are presented through a review of the literature.
Study Design:
The technique of uterine packing is critical in the control of hemorrhage and is briefly reviewed.
Results And Conclusion:
Whether used early or late in patient management, uterine packing for the control of postpartum hemorrhage is a safe, quick, and effective procedure.
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