Abstract

Background: Uterine artery embolization (UAE) is a minimally invasive radiologic procedure in which microspheres of polyvinyl alcohol particles are injected into the uterine artery to occlude blood flow. This paper reports a case of life-threatening sepsis requiring emergent hysterectomy following the therapeutic use of UAE to treat uterine hemorrhage. Case: This is a 42-year-old patient who had been referred to our center for uterine hemorrhage and was treated with UAE. The patient subsequently developed pyometria, leading to a lifethreatening gram-negative septicemia. She ultimately required an emergent surgery. Conclusion: This case demonstrates that uterine infection and sepsis may develop following uterine artery embolization for leiomyomata uteri. Early identification and treatment with intensive care unit (ICU) management, antibiotics, and, possibly, surgical intervention are important components in the management of sepsis following UAE. (J GYNECOL SURG 21:173)

Full Text
Paper version not known

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.