Fig. 5From: A novel tamponade agent for management of post partum hemorrhage: adaptation of the Xstat mini-sponge applicator for obstetric useHistological comparison of control and treated uteri 7 days following application. a Section of uterus treated with MSD. The non-glandular endometrial caruncle, site of placental attachment, harbors rare lymphocytes and neutrophils within the submucosal layer, a reaction to the experimental manipulation. The mucosal epithelium is lost due to experimental manipulation. No evidence of infection or fibrosis is present. Bar = 100 μm. b Control uterus shows no histological difference from treated tissue. Bar = 100 μmBack to article page