What should be done to reduce blood loss during myomectomy for fibroid uterus: March 2012: (A) Preoperative oral contraceptive pills administration, (B) Postoperative control of hypeension, (C) Tourniquet use, (D) Intraoperative blood transfusion
Answer is C. Ans: C i.e. Tourniquet use administration Haemorrhage should be controlled with the myomectomy clamp. If the myomectomy clamp cannot be applied as in cervical fibroid, a rubber tourniquet will serve the purpose.