A report of the lower uterine segment bleeding in 10 cases treated with funnel compression suture, and the literature review

ObjectiveTo explore the application value of funnel compression suture in the treatment of the lower uterine segment(LUS) bleeding.

MethodsTen cases with LUS bleeding caused by placental factors were treated with uterine contractions drug, massage, local compression and suture.The hemostatic effect, safety and feasibility of operation, and short-term and long-term complications in LUS bleeding patients were observed.

ResultsAfter suturing, the bleeding of LUS in 10 cases was improved, and the bleeding stopped within 2 to 10min.There was not other auxiliary hemostasis measures in 9 patients, one patient was treated with uterine artery embolization, and the successful hemostasis and uterus preservation in 10 patients were idnetified.No complications occurred during postoperative following-up.

ConclusionsWhen the conservative treatment in patients with lus bleeding is ineffective, the funnel compression suture can be used as early as possible.The method is safe, effective, simple and easy to operate and has no short-term and long-term complications.The funnel compression suture has a certain value of popularization and utilization as a hemostasis method for lus bleeding.