Pseudoaneurysm of the uterine artery after abdominal hysterectomy: Radiologic diagnosis and management

Uterine artery pseudoaneurysm is a rare but serious complication of pelvic surgery. Radiology has an important role in its diagnosis and primary management. We believe that this complication and its management are of importance to those assessing for complications following pelvic surgery. (Am J Obs...

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Published in:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology 2001-11, Vol.185 (5), p.1269-1272
Main Authors: Lee, Wai K., Roche, Clare J., Duddalwar, Vinay A., Buckley, Anne R., Morris, D.Chris
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aneurysm, False - diagnostic imaging
Aneurysm, False - etiology
Aneurysm, False - therapy
Angiography
Arteries
Biological and medical sciences
Blood and lymphatic vessels
Cardiology. Vascular system
Diseases of the peripheral vessels. Diseases of the vena cava. Miscellaneous
embolization
Embolization, Therapeutic
Female
Humans
Hysterectomy - adverse effects
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
pseudoaneurysm
Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
Surgery of the genital tract and mammary gland
Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color
ultrasound
Uterine artery
Uterus - blood supply
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Summary:Uterine artery pseudoaneurysm is a rare but serious complication of pelvic surgery. Radiology has an important role in its diagnosis and primary management. We believe that this complication and its management are of importance to those assessing for complications following pelvic surgery. (Am J Obstet Gynecol 2001;185:1269–72.)
ISSN:0002-9378
1097-6868
DOI:10.1067/mob.2001.117974