Postpartum hemorrhage caused by uterine artery pseudoaneurysm: A case report

Case Reports in Women's Health

Ruchi Karsalia¹  Mark V. Sauer²  Ashima Singla³  Danielle Glassman³  Issam Moubarak³ 

[1] Corresponding author at: Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, 125 Paterson Street, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901, United States of America.;Department of Interventional Radiology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ, United States of America;Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, Reproductive Sciences, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ, United States of America;

关键词: Case report;    Uterine artery pseudoaneurysm;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Background: Uterine artery pseudoaneurysms (UAPs) are a rare life-threatening complication presenting as vaginal bleeding. Transvaginal ultrasound doppler scans can diagnose UAPs in the immediate and later postpartum period. This case report highlights UAP management using minimally invasive interventions for fertility preservation. Case: A 21-year-old woman presented on post-operative day 10 following a primary cesarean section with heavy vaginal bleeding and a UAP was confirmed on doppler sonography. A multidisciplinary approach determined the optimal management taking the patient's fertility into consideration. Initially, the UAP was injected directly with thrombin under ultrasound guidance. However, due to a subsequent hemorrhage, a uterine artery embolization was performed. Conclusion: Recognition of UAP is critical in the management of postpartum vaginal bleeding. Patient goals should be balanced with the severity of UAPs to determine optimal management.

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