Uterine Artery Embolization Complicated by Uterine Perforation at the Site of Previous Myomectomy

Abstract A 46-year-old woman had an unusual complication from uterine myoma embolization by development of extensive necrosis with subsequent uterine perforation at the location of a previous myomectomy. We suggest that a scarred uterus may be a risk factor for uterine fibroid embolization complicat...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of minimally invasive gynecology 2012, Vol.19 (1), p.128-130
Hauptverfasser:	Maheux-Lacroix, Sarah, MD, MSc, Lemyre, Madeleine, MD, Laberge, Philippe Y., MD, Lamarre, André, MD, Bujold, Emmanuel, MD, MSc
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Embolization, Therapeutic - adverse effects Female Humans Leiomyoma - surgery Leiomyoma - therapy Middle Aged Necrosis - etiology Obstetrics and Gynecology Surgery Uterine Artery Uterine Neoplasms - surgery Uterine Neoplasms - therapy Uterine Perforation - etiology Uterus - pathology
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Zusammenfassung:	Abstract A 46-year-old woman had an unusual complication from uterine myoma embolization by development of extensive necrosis with subsequent uterine perforation at the location of a previous myomectomy. We suggest that a scarred uterus may be a risk factor for uterine fibroid embolization complications, such as uterine necrosis.
ISSN:	1553-4650 1553-4669
DOI:	10.1016/j.jmig.2011.10.004