Uterine artery embolization complicated by uterine perforation at the site of previous myomectomy

Sarah Maheux-Lacroix; Madeleine Lemyre; Philippe Y Laberge; André Lamarre; Emmanuel Bujold

doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2011.10.004

Uterine artery embolization complicated by uterine perforation at the site of previous myomectomy

J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2012 Jan-Feb;19(1):128-30. doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2011.10.004.

Authors

Sarah Maheux-Lacroix¹, Madeleine Lemyre, Philippe Y Laberge, André Lamarre, Emmanuel Bujold

Affiliation

¹ Laval University, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, CHUQ, Université Laval, Quebec, Canada.

PMID: 22196263
DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2011.10.004

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.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Embolization, Therapeutic / adverse effects*
Female
Humans
Leiomyoma / surgery
Leiomyoma / therapy*
Middle Aged
Necrosis / etiology
Uterine Artery
Uterine Neoplasms / surgery
Uterine Neoplasms / therapy*
Uterine Perforation / etiology*
Uterus / pathology*