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Introduction: Uterine hemorrhage is a common problem at the time of caesarean section especially in a repeat caesarean section and when the operation is performed for placenta praevia. Case report and discussion: We present the case of a 28 year old woman undergoing a repeat emergency caesarean section for scar tenderness. She had excessive hemorrhage from the incision site that could not be controlled by traditional management including intravenous oxytocin and ergometrine, intramyometrial prostaglandin and local hemostatic sutures, but was successfully controlled with topical oxidized regenerated cellulose absorbable hemostat.
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We are thankful to Ethicon India Limited (Mumbai) for supplying a free sample of regenerated oxidized cellulose in the form of Surgicel Nu Knit. However, no other financial assistance was provided by the company. The results of the case have not been communicated to the company yet. There is no conflict of interest and the results have not been influenced by them.
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Sharma, J., Malhotra, M. Successful management of uterine incision hemorrhage in caesarean section with topical oxidized regenerated cellulose (Surgicel Nu Knit): a case report. Arch Gynecol Obstet 274, 115–116 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-005-0074-2
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