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Uterine artery embolization for cervical ectopic pregnancy
Qiao Zhou1, Daniel Young2, Harlan Vingan2
1Department of Radiology, 270 West York St, Norfolk, VA, 23510, USA.
Radiology Case Reports
|December 10, 2015
Summary
Uterine artery embolization successfully treated a rare caesarean scar ectopic pregnancy in a woman desiring future fertility. This interventional radiology procedure achieved hemostasis and resolved the pregnancy.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Medicine
- Interventional Radiology
- Gynecologic Oncology
Background:
- Caesarean scar ectopic pregnancy is a rare complication following C-sections.
- Previous methotrexate treatment failed in this case, indicated by persistent elevated beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (beta-hCG).
- The patient presented with vaginal bleeding and anemia, necessitating urgent intervention.

