EMBOLIZATION OF PELVIC ARTERIES FOR CONTROL OF POSTPARTUM HEMORRHAGE

EMBOLIZATION OF PELVIC ARTERIES FOR CONTROL OF POSTPARTUM HEMORRHAGE

Two cases are presented in which postpartum hemorrhage was controlled by Gelfoam embolization via an angiographic catheter. The advantages of embolization over surgery are discussed. It is suggested that an attempt be made to control severe postpartum hemorrhage by this means before resorting to sur...

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Veröffentlicht in:Obstetrics and gynecology (New York. 1953) 1980-06, Vol.55 (6), p.754-757
Hauptverfasser: Pais, S Osher, Glickman, Morton, Schwartz, Peter, Pingoud, Erik, Berkowitz, Richard
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adult
Arteries
Embolization, Therapeutic
Female
Gelatin Sponge, Absorbable - administration & dosage
Humans
Iliac Artery
Pelvis - blood supply
Postpartum Hemorrhage - therapy
Pregnancy
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Zusammenfassung:Two cases are presented in which postpartum hemorrhage was controlled by Gelfoam embolization via an angiographic catheter. The advantages of embolization over surgery are discussed. It is suggested that an attempt be made to control severe postpartum hemorrhage by this means before resorting to surgery.
ISSN:0029-7844
1873-233X