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Canadian Journal of Anesthesia/Journal canadien d'anesthésie

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01-12-2013 | Case Reports / Case Series

Iliac artery rupture related to balloon insertion for placenta accreta causing maternal hemorrhage and neonatal compromise

Authors: Jordan Gagnon, MD, Louis Boucher, MD PhD, Ian Kaufman, MD, Richard Brown, MD, Albert Moore, MD

Published in: Canadian Journal of Anesthesia/Journal canadien d'anesthésie | Issue 12/2013

Abstract

Purpose

The use of internal iliac artery balloons for prevention of hemorrhage in cases of placenta accreta is increasing. Most described complications of this technique are maternal and thromboembolic in nature. Complications related to vascular rupture are rare, their presentation is not well described, and the resultant neonatal consequences are infrequently reported.

Clinical features

A 35-yr-old term parturient with suspected placenta accreta underwent prophylactic endovascular placement of iliac balloons prior to Cesarean delivery. The patient complained of contraction-like pain during balloon placement, and an arterial wall tear was discovered after abdominal incision. This produced significant maternal bleeding and the birth of a neonate with an umbilical venous pH of 6.95 and Apgar scores of 3 and 7.

Conclusion

In addition to the known maternal risks, fetal risks must be considered when planning the placement of endovascular iliac balloons during pregnancy. We recommend continuous monitoring of maternal and fetal status when performing the procedure. Contraction-like pain during placement should raise the suspicion of arterial disruption.

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Title: Iliac artery rupture related to balloon insertion for placenta accreta causing maternal hemorrhage and neonatal compromise
Authors: Jordan Gagnon, MD
Louis Boucher, MD PhD
Ian Kaufman, MD
Richard Brown, MD
Albert Moore, MD
Publication date: 01-12-2013
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Canadian Journal of Anesthesia/Journal canadien d'anesthésie / Issue 12/2013
Print ISSN: 0832-610X
Electronic ISSN: 1496-8975
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12630-013-0038-0

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Iliac artery rupture related to balloon insertion for placenta accreta causing maternal hemorrhage and neonatal compromise

Abstract

Purpose

Clinical features

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Purpose

Clinical features

Conclusion

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