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01-08-2014 | Original Article

Transarterial embolization for the treatment of massive bleeding in gynecologic and obstetric emergencies: a single center experience

Authors: Keerati Hongsakul, Apiradee Songjamrat, Sorracha Rookkapan

Published in: Emergency Radiology | Issue 4/2014

Abstract

Delayed treatment of the massive bleeding in gynecologic and obstetric conditions can cause high morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study is to assess the angiographic findings and outcomes of transarterial embolization in cases of massive hemorrhage from underlying gynecological and obstetrical conditions. This is a retrospective study of 18 consecutive patients who underwent transarterial embolization of uterine and/or hypogastric arteries due to massive bleeding from gynecological and obstetrical causes from January 2006 to December 2011. The underlying causes of bleeding, angiographic findings, technical success rates, clinical success rates, and complications were evaluated. Massive gynecological and obstetrical bleeding occurred in 12 cases and 6 cases, respectively. Gestational trophoblastic disease was the most common cause of gynecological bleeding. The most common cause of obstetrical hemorrhage was primary post-partum hemorrhage. Tumor stain was the most frequent angiographic finding (11 cases) in the gynecological bleeding group. The most common angiographic findings in obstetrical patients were extravasation (2 cases) and pseudoaneurysm (2 cases). Technical and final clinical success rates were found in all 18 cases and 16 cases. Collateral arterial supply, severe metritis, and unidentified cervical laceration were causes of uncontrolled bleeding. Only minor complications occurred, which included pelvic pain and groin hematoma. Percutaneous transarterial embolization is a highly effective and safe treatment to control massive bleeding in gynecologic and obstetric emergencies.

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Title: Transarterial embolization for the treatment of massive bleeding in gynecologic and obstetric emergencies: a single center experience
Authors: Keerati Hongsakul
Apiradee Songjamrat
Sorracha Rookkapan
Publication date: 01-08-2014
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: Emergency Radiology / Issue 4/2014
Print ISSN: 1070-3004
Electronic ISSN: 1438-1435
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10140-014-1198-0

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