Uterine necrosis following selective embolization for postpartum hemorrhage using absorbable material.
Embolization of the uterine arteries with resorbable material is an effective treatment for postpartum hemorrhage. Cases of uterine necrosis were already described but with non-resorbables particles. We report two exceptional cases of uterine necrosis with failure of conservative treatment following selective embolization with gelatine.
Coulange
Lauréne
L
Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University of Dijon School of Medicine, Bocage Teaching Hospital, Dijon cedex, France.
Butori
Noémie
N
Loffroy
Romaric
R
Filipuzzi
Laurence
L
Cercueil
Jean Pierre
JP
Douvier
Serge
S
Sagot
Paul
P
Krause
Denis
D
Tixier
Hervé
H
D020341:Absorbable Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008863:Microspheres; D009336:Necrosis; D006473:Postpartum Hemorrhage / Q000628:therapy*; D011247:Pregnancy; D055357:Uterine Artery Embolization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014591:Uterine Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D055815:Young Adult