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Managing Complications in Pregnancy and Childbirth: - IAWG

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P-100 Uter<strong>in</strong>e <strong>and</strong> utero-ovarian artery ligation• Ligate the utero-ovarian artery just below the po<strong>in</strong>t where theovarian suspensory ligament jo<strong>in</strong>s the uterus (Fig P-53).• Repeat on the other side.• Observe for cont<strong>in</strong>ued bleed<strong>in</strong>g or formation of haematoma.FIGURE P-53Sites for ligat<strong>in</strong>g uter<strong>in</strong>e <strong>and</strong> utero-ovarian arteries• Close the abdomen:- Ensure that there is no bleed<strong>in</strong>g. Remove clots us<strong>in</strong>g asponge.- Exam<strong>in</strong>e carefully for <strong>in</strong>juries to the bladder <strong>and</strong> repair anyfound (page P-97).- Close the fascia with cont<strong>in</strong>uous 0 chromic catgut (orpolyglycolic) suture.Note: There is no need to close the bladder peritoneum or theabdom<strong>in</strong>al peritoneum.- If there are signs of <strong>in</strong>fection, pack the subcutaneous tissuewith gauze <strong>and</strong> place loose 0 catgut (or polyglycolic) sutures.Close the sk<strong>in</strong> with a delayed closure after the <strong>in</strong>fection hascleared.- If there are no signs of <strong>in</strong>fection, close the sk<strong>in</strong> with verticalmattress sutures of 3-0 nylon (or silk) <strong>and</strong> apply a steriledress<strong>in</strong>g.POST-PROCEDURE CARE• Review postoperative care pr<strong>in</strong>ciples (page C-52).

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