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Uterine / internal iliac artery ligation
Surgical control of pelvic haemorrhage.
Source: Standard operative textsTechniques
| Uterine (O’Leary) | Push bladder down; No. 1 absorbable through myometrium 2–3 cm medial to vessels at lower-segment level; both sides. |
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| Internal iliac | Open retroperitoneum at bifurcation; identify ureter; ligate 2.5–3 cm distal to bifurcation; check femoral pulse before tying. |
Interventional radiology embolisation is preferred where available.
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