Postpartum hemorrhage, the loss of more than 500 mL of blood after delivery, occurs in up to 18 percent of births and is the most common maternal morbidity in developed countries. Although risk factors and preventive strategies are dearly documented, not all cases are expected or avoidable. Uterine atony is responsible for most cases and can be managed with uterine massage in conjunction with o...

PURPOSE Cost-benefit analysis is one of the most commonly used economic evaluation methods, which helps to inform the economic value of a program to decision makers. However, the selection of a correct benefit estimation method remains critical for accurate cost-benefit analysis. This paper compared benefit estimations among three different benefit estimation models. METHODS Data from communi...

To present two cases of placenta percreta which were treated with conservative management in our clinic. Two cases of retained placenta percreta are presented. Treatment was failed in the first case because of haemorrhage. The second one was treated successfully with the procedures which consisted of caesarean section with midline abdominal and classic incision in the uterine fundus, internal i...

placenta increta, a rare complication of pregnancy, is associated with significant postpartum hemorrhage often requiring emergency hysterectomy. we report a case of conservative management, with a combination of parenteral methotrexate, serial ultrasound and β-hcg assessment. serum β-hcg levels were undetectable after 8 weeks of therapy. a scan at 6 months showed complete involution of the uter...