Patient presentation and management of labial ulceration following uterine artery embolization

Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol. 2007 Nov-Dec;30(6):1263-6. doi: 10.1007/s00270-007-9120-8.

Abstract

Uterine artery embolization is a safe and effective procedure for the treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids. Nontarget embolization of adjacent internal iliac artery branches is a reported complication of uterine artery embolization. The following report describes the presentation and management of ulcerations of the labium minora due to nontarget embolization of the internal pudendal artery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Angiography
  • Contrast Media
  • Embolization, Therapeutic / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leiomyoma / therapy*
  • Middle Aged
  • Uterine Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Uterus / blood supply*
  • Vulva / injuries*

Substances

  • Contrast Media