Anaesthetic implications of uterine artery embolisation in management of massive obstetric haemorrhage.
The latest triennial report on maternal deaths has recommended the consideration of uterine artery embolisation in management of cases of massive obstetric haemorrhage. We have been using interventional radiology to manage both expected and unanticipated postpartum bleeding in our centre. Three case reports are presented to highlight the value of this technique and issues relating to the anaesthetic and postoperative management of these patients are discussed.
Specialist Registrar, Department of Anaesthetics, Victoria Infirmary, Langside Road, Glasgow G42 9TY.
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R
Sundaram
A G
AG
Brown
S K
SK
Koteeswaran
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G
Urquhart
D000328:Adult; D000773:Anesthesia, Obstetrical / Q000379:methods; D000792:Angiography; D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon / Q000379:methods*; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000379:methods*; D004630:Emergencies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006473:Postpartum Hemorrhage / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D011247:Pregnancy; D014599:Uterus / Q000098:blood supply*