Korean J Obstet Gynecol.  1997 Feb;40(2):451-454.

A Case of Massive Bleeding after Vaginal Delivery

• Lee KH
• Kim HS
• Koh HK
• Jung KW
• Oh MJ
• Moon J
• Kim T
• Suh HS

Abstract

Postpartum hemorrhage is a major cause of maternal morbidity. In developing nations, where maternal mortality rates are five to ten per 1,000 live birth, postpartum hemorrhage remains a leading cause of maternal death. Most cases of postpartum hemorrhage are due to uterine atony, retained placenta, maternal soft-tissue trauma, or a combination of these factors. Hemorrhage is thus often perceived as a sporadic, unpredictable event, making it difficult to counsel patients rationally. We report a case of massive transfusion and its complication following massive bleeding after vaginal delivery.

Keyword

Postpartum hemorrhage; Massive transfusion

MeSH Terms

Developing Countries
Hemorrhage*
Humans
Live Birth
Maternal Death
Maternal Mortality
Placenta, Retained
Postpartum Hemorrhage
Uterine Inertia