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Title

Secondary Postpartum Hemorrhage due to Spontaneous Uterine Artery Rupture after Normal Vaginal Delivery Managed by Selective Arterial Embolization

Authors

Mili Thakur, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Wayne State University School of MedicineFollow
Henry O. Adekola, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hurley Medical Center, Flint, Michigan
Radwan Asaad, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Wayne State University School of Medicine
Bernard Gonik, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Wayne State University School of MedicineFollow

Document Type

Article

Abstract

Secondary postpartum hemorrhage due to an intraperitoneal bleed following a vaginal delivery is extremely rare. We present a case of spontaneous rupture of the uterine artery following a normal vaginal delivery with a delayed presentation, which resulted in significant morbidity. This case discusses the presentation and management of this rare obstetrical emergency. The report also discusses the role of selective arterial embolization in management of secondary postpartum hemorrhage.

Disciplines

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Recommended Citation

Thakur M, Adekola HO, Asaad R, Gonik B. Secondary Postpartum Hemorrhage due to Spontaneous Uterine Artery Rupture after Normal Vaginal Delivery Managed by Selective Arterial Embolization. AJP Rep. 2016 Oct; 6(4): e442–e444. doi: 10.1055/s-0036-1597623

Comments

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