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Interventional Radiology Management of Uterine AVM, bleeding into uterine cavity during Uterine Artery Embolization

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Uterine Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a rare cause of fatal bleeding in female of childbearing age group. Acquired AVM being more common than congenital AVM, and can be diagnosed in a patient presenting with massive uterine bleeding, post - dilatation & curettage/molar pregnancy/pelvic trauma/cervical carcinoma/endometrial carcinoma. Uterine artery embolization (UAE) is preferred minimally invasive treatment option for females with Uterine AVM, if these women want to preserve their fertility. Preferred embolising agents depends on various factors, including user preference. We are presenting a rare complication of bleeding into uterine cavity during uterine artery embolization, which was successfully managed by minimally invasive UAE.

Source: International Journal of Clinical Case Reports and Reviews

DOI: 10.31579/2690-4861/819

Author: Radheshyam Meena

Institution: All India Institute of Medical Sciences Rishikesh

Language: English

Topic: Vascular Malformations Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4410823628