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Arterial embolization for primary postpartum hemorrhage.

John M Kirby1, John R Kachura, Dheeraj K Rajan

  • 1Department of Medical Imaging, McMaster University Medical Center, 1200 Main Street W., Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. johnkirby@ireland.com

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Arterial embolization (AE) is a safe and effective treatment for primary postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). Repeat embolization may be needed for active bleeding identified during angiography.

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Area of Science:

  • Interventional Radiology
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Vascular Surgery

Background:

  • Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) remains a significant cause of maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide.
  • Arterial embolization (AE) has emerged as a minimally invasive therapeutic option for managing severe PPH.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the efficacy and safety of AE in treating primary PPH.
  • To identify factors influencing clinical success rates of AE for PPH.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 43 patients undergoing AE for primary PPH across three institutions (1996-2007).
  • Exclusion of patients with antepartum diagnosis of invasive placenta.
  • Clinical success defined as cessation of bleeding without repeat intervention or hysterectomy; Fisher exact test used for analysis.

Main Results:

  • A clinical success rate of 79% was achieved with AE.
  • Active extravasation on angiography was associated with a higher likelihood of requiring repeat embolization (38% vs 0%).
  • Hysterectomy was required in 2 of 35 patients (5.7%) not undergoing hysterectomy prior to AE.

Conclusions:

  • Arterial embolization is a safe and effective treatment modality for primary postpartum hemorrhage.
  • Angiographic visualization of active extravasation is a predictor for the need for repeat embolization.