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Managing Complications in Pregnancy and Childbirth: - IAWG

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P-106 Postpartum hysterectomy• Observe carefully for any further bleed<strong>in</strong>g. If the uter<strong>in</strong>e arteriesare ligated correctly, bleed<strong>in</strong>g should stop <strong>and</strong> the uterus shouldlook pale.• Return to the clamped pedicles of the round ligaments <strong>and</strong> tuboovarianligaments <strong>and</strong> ligate them with 0 chromic catgut (orpolyglycolic) suture.• Amputate the uterus above the level where the uter<strong>in</strong>e arteries areligated, us<strong>in</strong>g scissors (Fig P-57).FIGURE P-57L<strong>in</strong>e of amputation

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