Uterine Atony.

Title

Uterine Atony.

Creator

Gill P; Patel A; Van Hook JW

Publisher

Statpearls

Date

2021
2021-01

Description

Uterine atony refers to the corpus uteri myometrial cells inadequate contraction in response to endogenous oxytocin that is released in the course of delivery. It leads to postpartum hemorrhage as delivery of the placenta leaves disrupted spiral arteries which are uniquely void of musculature and dependent on contractions to mechanically squeeze them into a hemostatic state. Uterine atony is a principal cause of postpartum hemorrhage, an obstetric emergency. Globally, this is one of the top 5 causes of maternal mortality.

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NEOMED Department

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Update Year & Number

August 2021 List

Citation

Gill P; Patel A; Van Hook JW, “Uterine Atony.,” NEOMED Bibliography Database, accessed October 9, 2024, https://neomed.omeka.net/items/show/11772.