Successful management of postpartum hemorrhage using B-lynch suture

ABSTRACT

Background: Postpartum haemorrhage [PPH] is a life threatening obstetric emergency. In Pakistan 25% of maternal deaths are due to PPH and majority is due to uterine atony. B-Lynch suture is a simple and effective method for control of PPH due to uterine atony as an alternative to more complicated surgery including hysterectomy with loss of fertility and associated psychological morbidity