Post-Partum Haemorrhage
 

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Post-Partum Haemorrhage

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Post-Partum Haemorrhage

Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2006 Jul;127(1):140-2. Epub 2005 Jul 15.

Amenorrhea due to partial uterine necrosis after uterine artery embolization for control of refractory postpartum hemorrhage.
Chitrit Y, Zafy S, Pelage JP, Ledref O, Khoury R, Caubel P.

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Robert Ballanger Hospital, Aulnay-sous-Bois, France. ychitrit@wanadoo.fr

We report a case of a woman in whom selective embolization of both uterine arteries was performed using gelatin sponge for control of refractory postpartum hemorrhage. Ten months after delivery, the women had not resumed noticeable menstruation. Examination and investigation were consistent with partial uterine necrosis and complete obliteration of the cavity.

 

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