An evaluation of the use of an intra-operative uterine tourniquet during multiple myomectomy: Does this reduce blood loss and the need for blood transfusion?

APJ Elliot Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, City Hospital, Dudley Road, Birmingham, UKCorrespondence[email protected]

AEP Heazell Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, City Hospital, Dudley Road, Birmingham, UK

JK Judge Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, City Hospital, Dudley Road, Birmingham, UK

GP Downey Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, City Hospital, Dudley Road, Birmingham, UK

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