Spontaneous multiple pregnancy after uterine artery embolization for uterine fibroid: case report

Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2003 Oct 10;110(2):245-6. doi: 10.1016/s0301-2115(03)00190-8.

Abstract

Uterine artery embolization (UAE) is an effective non-surgical treatment for uterine myomas. Effects on fertility preservation are still under investigation. Various complications have been reported as well as few pregnancies. We report a case of spontaneous twins pregnancy following UAE in a woman who desired to preserve fertility.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Arteries
  • Embolization, Therapeutic*
  • Female
  • Fertility*
  • Humans
  • Leiomyoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Leiomyoma / therapy*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy, Multiple*
  • Ultrasonography
  • Uterine Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Uterine Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Uterus / blood supply