Management of total placental retention with oxytocin injected into the umbilical vein
Sepúlveda, W.H.
Revista Chilena de Obstetricia y Ginecologia 56(2): 111-113
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 0048-766X PMID: 1844606 Document Number: 387644
Oxytocin was injected into the umbilical vein in 8 patients whose third stage of labor was complicated by retention of the placenta. The placenta was delivered in all patients within 3 min after the injection, avoiding thus the need for manual removal. This method seems to be effective, quick and safe in the management of retained placenta, and decreases the risks associated with the use of anesthesia and puerperal complications such as infection or trauma to the uterus.