B-Lynch Sutures Seen in Next Pregnancy: A Case Report

Somya J Mohaniya; S Shanthakumari; Rekha Rani

doi:10.5005/jp-journals-10006-2444

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B-Lynch Sutures Seen in Next Pregnancy: A Case Report

Somya J Mohaniya, S Shanthakumari, Rekha Rani

Keywords : B-Lynch sutures, Case report, Postpartum hemorrhage, Uterine compression sutures, Uterine necrosis

Citation Information : Mohaniya SJ, Shanthakumari S, Rani R. B-Lynch Sutures Seen in Next Pregnancy: A Case Report. J South Asian Feder Obs Gynae 2024; 16 (4):453-454.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10006-2444

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 09-07-2024

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Abstract

B-Lynch uterine brace sutures or uterine compression sutures not only help in achieving hemostasis but also preserve fertility and are an effective time-tested therapy. Here, we are reporting a case of 26-year-old lady who had undergone an emergency cesarean section for central placenta previa in her first pregnancy. She had a massive postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), for which B-Lynch sutures were done. Subsequently, she failed to conceive for 3 years because of severe pelvic adhesions and uterine deformation which was found intraoperatively as a consequence of previous use of B-Lynch suture. She delivered a late preterm baby through emergency C-section due to previous lower segment cesarean section (LSCS) with scar tenderness.

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