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Conservative treatment of a cervical twin pregnancy with uterine artery embolization.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19838985     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Cervical pregnancy is a rare form of ectopic pregnancy. Its treatment has been described by different authors. We report our successful experience of a cervical twin pregnancy that was diagnosed by transabdominal and transvaginal ultrasound and confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging. To preserve fertility, our patient was treated by a bilateral hyperselective uterine artery embolization followed by dilatation and curettage of the cervical canal without ancillary procedures for cervical hemostasis. Arterial embolization by a resorbable agent reduces arterial circulation by providing a temporary occlusion of the vessels in order to decrease the risk of massive hemorrhage.
Authors:
Leila Ben Farhat; Yosr Ben Salah; Anis Askri; Nadida Dali; Lotfi Hendaoui
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article     Date:  2009-10-19
Journal Detail:
Title:  Diagnostic and interventional radiology (Ankara, Turkey)     Volume:  16     ISSN:  1305-3612     ISO Abbreviation:  Diagn Interv Radiol     Publication Date:  2010 Sep 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-08-25     Completed Date:  2011-02-02     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101241152     Medline TA:  Diagn Interv Radiol     Country:  Turkey    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  248-50     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Radiology, Mongi Slim Hospital, La Marsa, Tunisia. leila.benfarhat@rns.tn
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Abortion, Spontaneous / prevention & control,  radiography
Adult
Angiography
Embolism / radiography,  surgery,  ultrasonography*
Female
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
Pregnancy
Pregnancy, Ectopic / radiography,  surgery,  ultrasonography*
Treatment Outcome

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