Emergency Uterine Artery Embolization

ABSTRACT

Emergency uterine artery embolization for serious obstetrical hemorrhage has proved to be a useful technique. Protocols between obstetricians and interventional radiologists that have been established allow the effective management of these young women in what may be life-threatening situations.

KEYWORD

Hemorrhage - embolization - catheters

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