False aneurysm of the uterine pedicle: an uncommon cause of post-partum haemorrhage after caesarean section treated with selective arterial embolization.

Descargues, G; Douvrin, F; Gravier, A; Lemoine, J P; Marpeau, L; Clavier, E

Descargues, G; Douvrin, F; Gravier, A; Lemoine, J P; Marpeau, L; Clavier, E.

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Descargues G; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Rouen University Hospital -- Charles Nicolle, Rouen, France. gerome.descargues@chu-rouen.fr

Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol ; 97(1): 26-9, 2001 Jul.

Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-11435004

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ABSTRACT

We report three cases of post-partum haemorrhage following caesarean delivery attributed to a false aneurysm of the uterine pedicle and treated with artery embolization. These lesion were probably post-traumatic in origin related to hysterotomy. Angiographic study of the anterior division of hypogastric arteries confirmed the diagnosis and embolization of the false aneurysm was successful in controlling the haemorrhage.

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Aneurysm, False/complications; Aneurysm, False/diagnosis; Cesarean Section; Embolization, Therapeutic; Postpartum Hemorrhage/etiology; Uterus/blood supply; Adult; Aneurysm, False/therapy; Angiography; Arteries; Female; Gestational Age; Humans; Hysterotomy/adverse effects; Ovary/blood supply; Pelvis/blood supply; Pregnancy

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Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Uterus / Cesarean Section / Aneurysm, False / Embolization, Therapeutic / Postpartum Hemorrhage Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Pregnancy Language: En Journal: Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol Year: 2001 Document type: Article

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