Selective transcatheter embolization of a uterine arteriovenous malformation with preservation of the reproductive capacity.
Uterine arteriovenous malformations are very rare. Transcatheter embolization has become the treatment of choice. It is safe and effective. Moreover the reproductive capacity can be preserved. We report a successful pregnancy after hyperselective transcatheter embolization of an arteriovenous malformation in a 27-year-old woman and present an overview of the literature.
Gaens
J
J
Department of Radiology, University Hospitals Leuven, Belgium.
Desnyder
L
L
Raat
H
H
Stockx
L
L
Wilms
G
G
Baert
A L
AL
D000328:Adult; D015901:Angiography, Digital Subtraction; D001165:Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011247:Pregnancy; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / Q000628:therapy*; D014599:Uterus / Q000098:blood supply*