A Case of Successful Transarterial Embolization (TAE) in Huge Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) of Uterus.
- Author:
Hyun Young KIM
1
;
Ho Myong HWANG
;
Young Min HAN
;
Byung Chan OH
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Chonbuk National University, Chonju, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
AVM;
TAE;
Uterus
- MeSH:
Aged;
Angiography;
Arteriovenous Malformations*;
Diagnosis;
Female;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Ultrasonography;
Uterine Hemorrhage;
Uterus*
- From:Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2003;46(9):1807-1812
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
A case of Cessation of massive vaginal bleeding after TAE in giant Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) of the Uterus. A 68-year old woman who had massive vaginal bleeding was diagnosed of AVM of uterus by ultrasonogram, CT, MRI, and angiography. In our case report, we tried transarterial embolization 2 times by spring coils and detachable balloons. She was treated successfully by TAE resulting in prompt cessation of life- threatened vaginal bleeding. Color and duplex doppler US is an appropriate modality for the detection and diagnosis of uterine AVMs and for follow-up after embolization. Transarterial embolization is a safe and effective method of treating this disease.
