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Re: b-lynch and complications during subsequent pregnancies

From: Richard Chudacoff, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 31 Aug 2003 11:19:35 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sat, 30 Aug 2003, CK wrote: >
>I experienced uterine atony during a c-section just over a year ago. (It
>was unusual because it was not a multiple birth and my baby was not
>overly large. I am not overweight and am not a smoker.) After trying
>all the routine meds and massage techniques, my doctors performed a
>B-Lynch procedure and thankfully avoided a hysterectomy. Now as I
>contemplate getting pregnant again, I'm wondering if there is a higher
>risk of complication with a second pregnancy or if the uterine atony is
>likely to reoccur. Have there been any statistics published on this?

You will have an increased risk of bleeding again with your next c-section. You will have a higher than normal risk of hysterectomy and need for blood products

-- Richard Chudacoff, MD, FACOG Chudacoff Obstetrics & Gynecology, PLLC Sugar Land, TX

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