Ischemic uterine rupture and hysterectomy 3 months after uterine artery embolization. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 2002 May;9(2):217-20
Date
04/18/2002Pubmed ID
11960052DOI
10.1016/s1074-3804(05)60136-3Scopus ID
2-s2.0-0036233412 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 37 CitationsAbstract
The exact frequency and extent of complications after uterine artery embolization (UAE) have yet to be documented in the literature. Ischemic necrosis and rupture of the uterus is a theoretical concern of this procedure. Rupture of the uterus from any cause is a very serious gynecologic complication requiring immediate surgical intervention to prevent death. Ischemic necrosis and rupture of the uterus can occur months after UAE. In our patient they occurred 3 months after UAE for treatment of symptomatic uterine myomas, and required hysterectomy. To our knowledge, this is the first report of ischemic uterine rupture after UAE in the United States.
Author List
Shashoua AR, Stringer NH, Pearlman JB, Behmaram B, Stringer EAMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AdultEmbolization, Therapeutic
Female
Humans
Hysterectomy
Ischemia
Leiomyoma
Uterine Neoplasms
Uterine Rupture
Uterus
