Efectividad de técnica de B-Lynch para control inmediato de hemorragia postparto intraoperatoria, en el Hospital General Guasmo Sur, durante el período 2017-2022 .

Abstract

Introduction: Postpartum hemorrhage is one of the most severe complications in obstetric patients. It has various causes, the primary one being uterine atony, which, due to its complexity, has been a significant etiological factor contributing to the high statistical rates of maternal mortality. Currently, different surgical techniques have been implemented for the control and management of postpartum hemorrhage, among them, the B lynch compression suture has proven a high success rate for the prevention of death, and hysterectomy due to postpartum hemorrhage secondary to uterine atony. Objective: To determine the effectiveness of the B-Lynch technique in controlling intraoperative postpartum hemorrhage. Methodology: A retrospective, observational, descriptive, and cross-sectional study was conducted, gathering data from medical records provided by the hospital system. The variables were analyzed using the SPSS statistical program. Results: A total of 435 patients with postpartum hemorrhage due to uterine atony were analyzed. Of these, 161 were treated with the B-Lynch technique, which showed effectiveness in 78% of the cases. In the remaining 22%, a hysterectomy was necessary. Conclusion: The B-Lynch technique has a high success rate as an intervention strategy for postpartum hemorrhage and in the prevention of hysterectomy.