Effect of transcutaneous transcatheter uterine arterial embolization in the treatment of postpartum hemorrhage / 中国基层医药

ABSTRACT

Objective To explore the curative effect and complication of transcutaneous transcatheter uterine arterial embolization in the treatment of postpartum hemorrhage .Methods 76 cases with postpartum hemorrhage of conservative treatment invalid in the General Hospital of Huainan Oriental Hospital Group from January 2011 to January 2017 , received digital subtraction angiography ( DSA ) to make clear the site of hemorrhage , then bilateral uterine artery embolization was given .Results Seventy -six patients have stopped bleeding immediately after embolization,3 cases were significantly reduced .Bleeding stopped completely after nearly one week of treatment .Mild fever after embolization appearred unable to pain in the lower abdomen ,1 case had hip pain .Conclusion Transcuta-neous transcatheter uterine artery embolization in the treatment of postpartum hemorrhage has advantages of quick hemostasis,less trauma,less complications and preserving the uterus fertility ,which has high clinical value .