Uterine necrosis after partial obstruction of the uterine artery via selective embolization in postpartum hemorrhage: A case report / 대한산부인과학회지
Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
;
: 576-580, 2009.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-38240
ABSTRACT
Selective uterine arterial embolization is widely used in the management of obstetric hemorrhage. Owing to the physiological changes associated with pregnancy and selection of uterine arteries, ischemic injury after uterine arterial embolization in postpartum bleeding is rare. In previous reports, the known causes of ischemic injury after embolization are using the too small particle and complete occlusion of fine branch of uterine artery with absence of collateral ovarian artery. We experienced uterine necrosis despite partial obstruction of uterine arteries following the selective embolization. We report this case with brief review of literature
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Main subject:
Arteries
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Postpartum Period
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Uterine Artery Embolization
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Uterine Artery
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Hemorrhage
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Postpartum Hemorrhage
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Necrosis
Limits:
Pregnancy
Language:
English
Journal:
Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Year:
2009
Type:
Article
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