Preoperative uterine artery embolization in cervical pregnancy

J Vasc Interv Radiol. 1991 Feb;2(1):95-7. doi: 10.1016/s1051-0443(91)72479-2.

Abstract

Cervical pregnancy often results in massive hemorrhage following curettage. Performance of uterine artery embolization before curettage is reported in three consecutive cases of cervical pregnancy. All patients had a successful outcome without significant hemorrhage.

MeSH terms

  • Blood Loss, Surgical / prevention & control*
  • Cervix Uteri
  • Dilatation and Curettage*
  • Embolization, Therapeutic*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy, Ectopic / surgery*
  • Preoperative Care
  • Uterus / blood supply*