Emergency internal iliac artery ligation - still a life saving procedure

OBJECTIVE(S) : To find out the utility of emergency internal iliac artery ligation (EIIAL) in a busy gynecological and obstetric setup. MATERIAL AND METHOD(S) : Between Jan 2002 and Dec 2003, a total of eight EIIAL were performed as life saving procedures along with either ovarian artery ligation or subtotal hysterectomy as and when required. RESULTS: Except one patient, who died of renal failure, all could be successfully treated. CONCLUSION(S): EIIAL still remains an important life saving procedure and should be taught to the postgraduates.