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International Urogynecology Journal
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal 3/2004

01-06-2004 | Case Report

Pelvic organ prolapse after uterine artery embolization for uterine myoma

Authors: Mohamed A. Bedaiwy, Marie Fidela R. Paraiso

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 3/2004

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Abstract

Uterine artery embolization (UAE) is gaining popularity as a treatment modality in patients with symptomatic uterine fibroids who do not desire fertility. Complications of this procedure can be serious and disabling. A 50-year-old woman presented with stage II uterovaginal prolapse after UAE for symptomatic uterine fibroids. Pelvic organ prolapse developed 16 months after the initial procedure. Surgical correction was performed. This is the first case report of pelvic organ prolapse after UAE. Normal prior gynecological examinations, and absence of pelvic pressure symptoms, indicate that pelvic organ prolapse had occurred subsequent to UAE.
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Metadata
Title
Pelvic organ prolapse after uterine artery embolization for uterine myoma
Authors
Mohamed A. Bedaiwy
Marie Fidela R. Paraiso
Publication date
01-06-2004
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 3/2004
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-004-1140-1

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