[Uterine artery pseudoaneurysm is a rare delayed complication after caesarean section]

Ugeskr Laeger. 2017 Jan 30;179(5):V11160785.
[Article in Danish]

Abstract

Uterine artery pseudoaneurysm is a rare complication after caesarean section and may be the cause of acute and potentially life-threatening secondary post-partum haemorrhage. In this case report, we present the clinical presentation and management of a case of uterine artery pseudoaneurysm manifesting as delayed post-partum bleeding after caesarean section. The case report emphasizes the importance of performing Doppler-flow when diagnosing the existence of a uterine artery pseudoaneurysm ultrasonically.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aneurysm, False / complications*
  • Aneurysm, False / diagnostic imaging
  • Aneurysm, False / surgery
  • Cesarean Section / adverse effects
  • Computed Tomography Angiography
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Postpartum Hemorrhage / etiology*
  • Pregnancy
  • Uterine Artery* / diagnostic imaging
  • Uterine Artery* / surgery