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Sarah Peters1, Michelle Wise2, Brendan Buckley3
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Auckland District Health Board, Auckland, New Zealand.
A rare case of toxic megacolon following prophylactic antibiotics for uterine artery embolisation (UAE) highlights potential antibiotic risks. This complication led to emergency colectomy, emphasizing careful antibiotic selection in interventional radiology procedures.
Area of Science:
- Interventional Radiology
- Gastroenterology
- Colorectal Surgery
Background:
- Uterine artery embolisation (UAE) is a common treatment for symptomatic uterine fibroids.
- Complications from UAE are rare, but can be severe.
- Antibiotic prophylaxis is standard practice before UAE.
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