Iranian Society of Gynecology Oncology

Authors

1 Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

2 Resident, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

3 Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

4 Associate Professor, Interventionist, Department of Radiology, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Introduction: Pseudoaneurysm of the uterine arteries is a rare cause of late postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) but could potentially be a life threatening complication.
Case Presentation: We report a case of a patient with pseudoaneurysm of the uterine arteries following a cesarean section, who presented with late PPH. Bilateral uterine artery ligation was done to conserve the uterus, however, the hemorrhage did not cease. In order to control the bleeding, embolization was suggested. During angiography, a pseudoaneurysm of the feeding femoral artery was noticed and embolization was performed to save the patient.
Discussion: Uterine artery pseudoaneurysm is one of the uncommon causes of secondary postpartum hemorrhage and could lead to a life-threatening situation. Management should be multidisciplinary and the gold standard for treatment and diagnosis is through interventional radiology.

Keywords

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