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Uterine artery Embolization: Interventional Radiologist's Perspective in Management of Uncontrolled Obstetric
Mohit Gambhir1, Shivanand Gamanagatti1, Raju Sharma1
1Department of Radiodiagnosis, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, India.
Purpose:
To study the efficacy and safety of uterine artery embolization in treatment of obstetric hemorrhage.
Methods:
This ethically approved prospective study was conducted between November 2017 and October 2019, and written informed consent was obtained from all patients. Consecutive patients presenting with uncontrolled obstetric hemorrhage were evaluated. Fifty-three patients with uncontrolled bleeding underwent uterine artery embolization (UAE) and were followed up.
Results:
Spectrum of patients encountered in this study was arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) (n = 25), retained products of conception (RPOC) (n = 16), RPOC with secondary AVMs (n = 5), ectopic pregnancy (n = 5) and iatrogenic trauma to cervix or vagina (n = 2). A total of 57 UAE procedures were performed in these 53 patients as repeat sessions were required in four patients. Most common embolic agent used was polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) particles with gelfoam followed by cyanoacrylate glue as second most common agent. Technical success was achieved in 57 (100%) of 57 UAE procedures. Primary clinical success was achieved in 49 (92%) of 53 patients and secondary clinical success in 52 (98%) patients. Clinical failure was observed in one patient who underwent hysterectomy.
Conclusion:
Uterine artery embolization is a safe and effective procedure in the management of uncontrolled obstetric hemorrhage.
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