title: Intraoperative uterine artery embolization without fetal radiation exposure in patients with placenta previa totalis: Two case reports.
abstract: Embolization of the uterine arteries is a valuable method for controlling postpartum hemorrhage. There have been recent attempts to apply this tool as a means of controlling bleeding during Cesarean section, especially in patients with placenta previa. However, the benefits are controversial due to lack of randomized controlled studies, no evidence of significant improved outcomes, and potential harm including radiation exposure. This paper includes two case reports of intraoperative uterine artery embolization without fetal radiation exposure in patients with placenta previa totalis.
authors: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors: Hae Jeng
authors: HJ
authors: Lim
authors: Ju Yeong
authors: JY
authors: Kim
authors: Young Dae
authors: YD
authors: Kim
authors: Jee Yoon
authors: JY
authors: Park
authors: Joon-Seok
authors: JS
authors: Hong
keywords: Cesarean section; Hemorrhage; Intraoperative; Placenta previa; Uterine artery embolization