False aneurysm of the uterine pedicle: an uncommon cause of post-partum haemorrhage after caesarean section treated with selective arterial embolization.
We report three cases of post-partum haemorrhage following caesarean delivery attributed to a false aneurysm of the uterine pedicle and treated with artery embolization. These lesion were probably post-traumatic in origin related to hysterotomy. Angiographic study of the anterior division of hypogastric arteries confirmed the diagnosis and embolization of the false aneurysm was successful in controlling the haemorrhage.
Descargues
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Rouen University Hospital -- Charles Nicolle, Rouen, France. gerome.descargues@chu-rouen.fr
Douvrin
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Gravier
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Lemoine
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JP
Marpeau
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Clavier
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D000328:Adult; D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D000792:Angiography; D001158:Arteries; D002585:Cesarean Section; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D005260:Female; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D020883:Hysterotomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D010053:Ovary / Q000098:blood supply; D010388:Pelvis / Q000098:blood supply; D006473:Postpartum Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology*; D011247:Pregnancy; D014599:Uterus / Q000098:blood supply*