Abstract
BACKGROUND: Uterine artery embolization is a common procedure for symptomatic leiomyomas and is being used as a less invasive alternative to a hysterectomy. This is a report of an uteroenteric fistula after uterine artery embolization. CASE: A 50-year-old woman developed an uteroenteric fistula that was seen on a computed tomography scan 6 months after she had an uncomplicated uterine artery embolization for symptomatic leiomyomas. She was managed surgically with a hysterectomy and small bowel resection with reanastomosis. CONCLUSION: Uteroenteric fistula can occur as a complication of uterine artery embolization for leiomyoma management.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 434-436 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Obstetrics and gynecology |
| Volume | 118 |
| Issue number | 2 PART 2 |
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| State | Published - Aug 2011 |