Fatal septicaemia after fibroid embolisation.
Uterine artery embolisation is a new technique for the treatment of uterine fibroids. We report a death after this procedure.
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Studd
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D004211:Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / Q000209:etiology; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004927:Escherichia coli Infections / Q000209:etiology; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000628:therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D018805:Sepsis / Q000209:etiology*; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy*