title: Uterine arteriovenous malformation after gestational trophoblastic disease: a report of two cases.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Uterine arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is considered a rare condition. Diagnosis is critical because patients are at risk of significant vaginal hemorrhage that has been traditionally managed with surgery.
  
  
  METHODS
  We report 2 cases of uterine AVM after gestational trophoblastic disease in young women who were treated with uterine artery embolization, allowing preservation of reproductive capability.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Embolization addresses both the preservation of future reproductive function and the prevention of major surgery and anesthesia. Success rates have been quoted as > 90% with minimal complications after uterine artery embolization.
authors.forename: Daniela Angerame
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Yela
authors.forename: Juliana
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Yoneda
authors.forename: Lisa
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Brasil
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001165:Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006828:Hydatidiform Mole / Q000628:therapy*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011859:Radiography; D018608:Ultrasonography, Doppler; D055988:Uterine Artery / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D055357:Uterine Artery Embolization; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy*