The Effectiveness of Pelvic Arterial Embolization for Intractable Postpartum Hemorrhage after Hysterectomy
이재명, 박재성, 심종준,
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이재명 ( Lee Jae-Myeong )
Soonchunhyang University Hospital Department of Radiology
박재성 ( Park Jai-Soung )
Soonchunhyang University Hospital Department of Radiology
심종준 ( Shim Jong-Joon )
Soonchunhyang University Hospital Department of Radiology
Abstract
Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of pelvic arterial embolization (PAE) for intractable postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) after hysterectomy.
Materials and Methods: From March 2011 to December 2017, 14 patients who received PAE for PPH that persisted after total abdominal hysterectomy were included (mean age, 33.6 years; range, 26?37 years). The delivery type, cause of PPH, and angiographic findings were investigated. The technical and clinical success rates and clinical outcomes were evaluated.
Results: Of 14 patients, 8 patients (57%) had positive angiographic findings for bleeding; contrast extravasation (n = 6), and pseudoaneurysm (n = 2). Remnant uterine artery (UA) was the most common bleeding focus (n = 4), followed by vaginal artery (n = 2), left lateral sacral artery (n = 1), and left internal pudendal artery (n = 1). Technical and clinical success rates were 100% and 93% (13/14), respectively. In 1 patient, bleeding was not controlled after initial selective embolization and the entire anterior divisions of both internal iliac arteries were embolized with gelfoam.
Conclusion: PAE for persistent PPH after hysterectomy is a safe and effective treatment. Remnant UA was the most common bleeding site and all patients recovered without any significant sequelae after embolization.
키워드
Uterine Artery; Hysterectomy; Embolization; Therapeutic
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