Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
3272268 | Journal de Gynécologie Obstétrique et Biologie de la Reproduction | 2015 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Uterine artery pseudoaneurysm is a rare complication of cesarean section. It can lead to severe postpartum hemorrhage. We report three cases of pseudoaneurysm diagnosed late after cesarean delivery, one followed by hemorrhagic shock. Ultrasound may point to the diagnosis, but arteriography of uterine arteries is decisive for the diagnosis. Selective artery embolization is recommended for treatment. Main advantages are complete occlusion of the pseudoaneurysm and fertility preservation.
Keywords
Related Topics
Health Sciences
Medicine and Dentistry
Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Authors
C. Delesalle, P. Dolley, G. Beucher, M. Dreyfus, G. Benoist,