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Diagnosis and Nonsurgical Management of Uterine Arteriovenous Malformation

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Uterine arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is an uncommon problem and traditional treatment by hysterectomy excludes the possibility of future pregnancy. Developments in interventional techniques make transcatheter embolization of the feeding vessel(s) a therapeutic alternative, potentially preserving the patient’s fertility. We present a case of successful endovascular treatment of uterine AVM.

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  1. Department of Radiology, Eastbourne District General Hospital, Kings Drive, Eastbourne, BN20 2UD, UK

    R. D. Rangarajan, J. C. Moloney & H. J. Anderson

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Rangarajan, R.D., Moloney, J.C. & Anderson, H.J. Diagnosis and Nonsurgical Management of Uterine Arteriovenous Malformation. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 30, 1267–1270 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-007-9100-z

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