Pregnancy with asymptomatic uterine complete rupture after uterine artery embolization for postpartum hemorrhage

Objective

Uterine artery embolization has become an effective treatment for postpartum hemorrhage. The safety of pregnancy after uterine artery embolization for postpartum hemorrhage has been established.

Amenorrhea due to partial uterine necrosis after uterine artery embolization for control of refractory postpartum hemorrhage

We report a case of a woman in whom selective embolization of both uterine arteries was performed using gelatin sponge for control of refractory postpartum hemorrhage. Ten months after delivery, the women had not resumed noticeable menstruation. Examination and investigation were consistent with partial uterine necrosis and complete obliteration of the cavity.     

Current indications for uterine artery embolization to treat postpartum hemorrhage

Uterine artery embolization is an interventional radiology technique successfully used for more than 30 years in the management of gynecological or obstetrical hemorrhage. Precise indications for uterine artery embolization to treat postpartum hemorrhage have been recently published. Uterine artery embolization is indicated in case of uterine atony despite medical treatment particularly after vaginal delivery, in case of vaginal thrombus or cervical tear after failed surgical repair. Embolization can also be discussed in case of persistent hemorrhage after arterial ligation or hysterectomy. Finally, arterial embolization can be attempted in case of placenta accreta to avoid hysterectomy. In all situations, pluridisciplinary management of patients with involvement of interventional radiologists, anesthesiologists and obstetricians is mandatory. Early transportation of patients for embolization should be discussed taking into consideration time of onset of hemorrhage, expected transfer time and treatment options available on site. For validated indications, success rates of arterial embolization as high as 80% can be expected in experienced hands.     

Late massive uterine hemorrhage caused by ruptured uterine artery pseudoaneurysm after laparoscopic-assisted myomectomy

Diagnosis and management of ruptured uterine artery pseudoaneurysm after laparoscopic-assisted myomectomy is described.     

Isolated impairment of posterior pituitary function secondary to severe postpartum haemorrhage due to uterine rupture

Cranial diabetes insipidus (DI) due to postpartum haemorrhage is an extremely rare clinical event. We describe herein isolated posterior pituitary insufficiency in a 26-year-old woman who had undergone subtotal hysterectomy for severe postpartum haemorrhage because of uterine rupture. The patient experienced polyuria within 6?h postoperatively. DI was suggested by the elevated urine volumes and low urine specific gravity. The diagnosis of DI was confirmed by water deprivation test and vasopressin stimulation test. The anterior pituitary function was within normal limits. A high clinical suspicion is certainly required for the diagnosis of DI in the immediate postpartum period. To rapidly initiate appropriate therapy, the possibility of DI should always be kept in mind while evaluating patients who have polyuria and polydipsia after severe postpartum bleeding. Delay or failure to treat this condition might result in hypovolemic shock.     

Successful term pregnancy after bilateral uterine artery embolization for postpartum hemorrhage

BACKGROUND: Selective bilateral uterine artery embolization has been used since the 1970s for the conservative treatment of postpartum hemorrhage. The fertility rate after the embolization procedure is yet to be determined. CASE: A 30-year-old woman presented with placental abruption and subsequently delivered preterm at 29 weeks' gestation. Her delivery was complicated by postpartum hemorrhage, for which selective bilateral uterine artery embolization was performed with successful cessation of the hemorrhage. Three months later, the patient presented with a spontaneous pregnancy. Her pregnancy resulted in an appropriately grown fetus delivered at 39 weeks' gestation. CONCLUSION: This is one of the earliest reported successful pregnancies after a bilateral uterine artery embolization procedure performed for postpartum hemorrhage. This case adds to a growing literature demonstrating that pregnancy after embolization is possible, and can occur soon after the procedure.     

宫腔填塞在产后出血中的应用

宫腔填塞可用于因宫缩乏力、前置胎盘或胎盘粘连所引起的产后出血.通过增加宫腔内压力压迫动静脉及扩张宫腔反射性引起子宫收缩而止血:宫腔填塞可暂时止血,等待机体发挥自身的凝血功能.宫腔填塞物有:Bakri紧急填塞球囊导管;森-布管;Rusch泌尿外科静压球囊导管;Fo-ley导尿管;避孕套导管、宫腔自制水囊和纱布条.可经宫腔填塞或经阴道填塞.但纱布填塞不当易致隐匿性出血.填塞后8～48h取出宫腔填塞物.     

Outcomes of hypogastric artery ligation and transcatheter uterine artery embolization in women with postpartum hemorrhage

Objective

This study aimed to report our experience of emergent bilateral hypogastric (internal iliac) artery ligation (HAL) in the management of intractable postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) in a tertiary care center.

Uterine artery ligation to control postpartum hemorrhage

Bilateral uterine artery ligation was performed for 32 patients in order to control intractable postpartum hemorrhage in 25 of them (currative ligation) and as prophylaxis against postpartum hemorrhage in seven (elective ligation). Mass ligation was used for 29 patients and isolation ligation for three. Among the 25 patients for whom curative ligation was performed, successful hemostasis was achieved in 20 patients (80%) and the technique failed in five (20%). This failure was due to a clotting defect in three and placenta previa accreta in two patients. Twenty-four patients (96%) survived and one died as a result of a clotting defect. Among five patients followed up, normal menstruation occurred with pregnancy in three of them.     

宫腔填塞在产后出血的应用

在我国和大多数发展中国家,产后出血仍是孕产妇死亡的首位原因。发生产后出血时应尽快查明原因,积极综合治疗。本文主要阐述控制产后出血的保守治疗措施——宫腔填塞。通常是用纱布或球囊,尤其是近年来应用的Bakri球囊,放入子宫腔内起到止血作用,以减少子宫切除率。     

Delayed postpartum hemorrhage due to cesarean scar dehiscence

Case report A 28-year-old woman presented with massive postpartum hemorrhage. Laparotomy revealed a cesarean scar dehiscence due to wound infection.Conclusion Although postpartum hemorrhage due to cesarean scar dehiscence is an unusual complication, practitioners should add dehiscence to their differential diagnoses.