Objective: To demonstrate the usefulness of a new method of applying compressive sutures to treat postpartum bleeding secondary to uterine atony.
Methods: Multiple sutures were applied longitudinally and transversally around the uterus of 7 women with postpartum uterine atony and postpartum bleeding.
Results: The procedure was successful in all cases.
Conclusion: Compressive sutures of the uterus were effective in treating uterine atony with postpartum bleeding.
Level of evidence: III.