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Fig. 5 | BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth

Fig. 5

From: A novel tamponade agent for management of post partum hemorrhage: adaptation of the Xstat mini-sponge applicator for obstetric use

Fig. 5

Histological 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 μm

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