Fetal growth and Doppler assessment in patients with a history of bilateral internal iliac artery embolization

J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2003 May;13(5):305-8. doi: 10.1080/jmf.13.5.305.308.

Abstract

Background: Pregnancy occurring after pelvic arterial embolization for postpartum hemorrhage is rare. The harmlessness of this procedure for subsequent pregnancies is poorly documented.

Materials and methods: Eight pregnant women with a history of arterial embolization were followed up with fetal growth and Doppler assessment.

Results: Fetal growth and umbilical Doppler findings remained normal in all cases.

Conclusion: Embolization, a life-saving and fertility-preserving procedure, does not seem to affect subsequent pregnancies.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Embolization, Therapeutic*
  • Embryonic and Fetal Development*
  • Female
  • Fetal Weight
  • Humans
  • Iliac Artery*
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Postpartum Hemorrhage / therapy*
  • Pregnancy
  • Ultrasonography, Doppler, Duplex