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Uterine Rupture After Uterine Artery Embolization for Symptomatic Leiomyomas OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY Yeaton-Massey, A., Loring, M., Chetty, S., Druzin, M. 2014; 123 (2): 418-420

Abstract

There are few data regarding safety of pregnancy after uterine artery embolization. However, numerous women desire future fertility after this procedure. Uterine rupture without a history of cesarean delivery or uterine scarring is an exceedingly rare complication in pregnancy.We report a case of uterine rupture in a primigravid woman after uterine artery embolization. Her pregnancy was also complicated by placenta previa with placenta increta, resulting in a favorable neonatal outcome in an otherwise life-threatening situation for mother and fetus.Uterine artery embolization is a risk factor for abnormal placentation and uterine rupture in subsequent pregnancies.

View details for DOI 10.1097/AOG.0b013e3182a46df9

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View details for PubMedID 24413250