| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3958103 | Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology | 2015 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Herein is presented a fertility-preserving approach in the management of a uterine arteriovenous malformation (AVM) resistant to endovascular management. The patient had a documented AVM and underwent 2 uterine artery embolization procedures, with subsequent recurrence of symptoms. Doppler ultrasound demonstrated recanalization of the AVM. Ultimately, laparoscopic resection of the AVM was performed after laparoscopic ligation of the uterine arteries. Postoperatively, the patient has remained asymptomatic. Laparoscopic resection of a uterine AVM may offer a fertility-preserving alternative to hysterectomy in patients in whom endovascular management has failed.
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Authors
Elizabeth W. MD, MPhil, Irene MD, Magdy P. MD, MS, Robert MD,