Key clinical point: Application of temporary uterine tourniquet may be effective in reducing perioperative bleeding in patients with multiple, large-sized uterine fibroids in close proximity of vascular structures.
Major finding: The tourniquet applied group vs not applied group had more favorable outcomes in terms of hemoglobin drop ( P = .019), hematocrit drop ( P = .023), transfusion amount ( P = .012), operation time ( P = .044), and duration of hospitalization ( P = .036).
Study details: The data come from a retrospective study involving 84 patients who underwent abdominal myomectomy and were categorized into 2 groups according to the use (n=36) or nonuse (n=48) of a temporary uterine tourniquet.
Disclosures: The study did not receive any financial support. The authors declared no conflicts of interest.
Source: Akbaba E et al. J Turk Ger Gynecol Assoc. 2021 Jun 8. doi: 10.4274/jtgga.galenos.2021.2020.0242 .