Management of severe postpartum haemorrhage by uterine artery embolization.
We report a case of postpartum haemorrhage which was successfully treated by embolization of the uterine artery. This technique is not well known and is thought to be underused in this condition. We wish to alert medical personnel to its role in this life-threatening situation.
Middlesex Hospital, Mortimer Street, London W1T 3AA, UK. weeliangh@yahoo.co.uk
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Toye
D000328:Adult; D000792:Angiography; D001158:Arteries; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006473:Postpartum Hemorrhage / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D014599:Uterus / Q000098:blood supply*