Abstract:reviewed retrospectively. Complications were the primary outcome and were divided into major (i.e., bleeding requiring transfusion or sutures) and minor (bleeding requiring pressure or local hemostatic agents).
RESULTS: From January 2012 to December 2014 a total of 1071 medical records were reviewed. Gomco was the more common technique used [55.84% (598/1071)]. The overall complication rate was 3.83% (41/1071), all involving bleeding. Only 3 [7.32% (3/41)] major complications were encounter, requiring suture p… Show more
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