Postpartum Uterine Artery Embolization in a Patient with Uncontrolled Hemorrhage

Authors

  • Mehmet Osmanağaoğlu Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine Department Of Gynecology and Obstetric, Trabzon
  • Ayşegül Cansu Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine Department Of Radiology, Trabzon
  • Hasan Dinç Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine Department Of Radiology, Trabzon
  • Turhan Aran Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine Department Of Gynecology and Obstetric, Trabzon
  • Süleyman Güven Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine Department Of Gynecology and Obstetric, Trabzon
  • Recep Erin Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine Department Of Gynecology and Obstetric, Trabzon

Keywords:

Uterine artery embolization, Postpartum haemorrhage

Abstract

Postpartum hemorrhage remains a major cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. We report a case of postpartum haemorrhage which was successfully controlled with embolization of the uterine artery. A 28-year-old woman was admitted in active labor at 39 weeks gestation. A Caesarean section was performed
without complication, and a live female infant weighing 3200 g was delivered. After delivery, the uterus remained atonic. Hemorrhage was reduced with bimanual compression following intravenous oxytocin and intramuscular injection of ergometrine. In the recovery room, there was minimal uterine bleeding from cervical os, the vagina was full of clots. The uterus was always well contracted, but bleeding
from the cervical os was continued. After consultation with an interventional radiologist, bilaterally uterine artery embolization was performed. Angiographic embolisation should be considered as the treatment of choice for intractable primary postpartum haemorrhage in appropriate selected cases.

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Published

2011-04-09

How to Cite

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Osmanağaoğlu M, Cansu A, Dinç H, Aran T, Güven S, Erin R. Postpartum Uterine Artery Embolization in a Patient with Uncontrolled Hemorrhage. Gynecol Obstet Reprod Med [Internet]. 2011Apr.9 [cited 2024Mar.28];17(1):48-50. Available from: https://gorm.com.tr/index.php/GORM/article/view/288

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Case Reports