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Embolization of Uterine Arteriovenous Malformations Associated with Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease

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Uterine arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a rare cause of vaginal bleeding and miscarriage. We report two cases of uterine AVMs in patients with a history of complex congenital heart disease, an association that has not been previously described. Both patients were treated by selective uterine artery embolization, a minimally invasive therapy that has revolutionized the management of uterine AVMs, thus offering an alternative to conventional hysterectomy.

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  1. Department of Radiology, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, 369 Fulham Road, London, SW10-9NH, UK

    N. T. Wijesekera, S. P. Padley, F. Kazmi, C. L. Davies & J. M. McCall

  2. Department of Radiology, Royal Brompton Hospital, Sydney Street, London, SW3-6NP, UK

    S. P. Padley & F. Kazmi

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Wijesekera, N.T., Padley, S.P., Kazmi, F. et al. Embolization of Uterine Arteriovenous Malformations Associated with Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 32, 1075–1079 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-009-9573-z

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Keywords

  • Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor
  • Uterine Artery
  • Uterine Artery Embolization
  • Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease
  • Complex Congenital Heart Disease