Uterine Artery Embolization for Primary Postpartum Hemorrhage

Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a common source of morbidity and mortality for delivering mothers worldwide, resulting in greater than 100,000 deaths per annum. Pathologic postpartum hemorrhage is defined as blood loss greater than 500 mL for vaginal deliveries and 1,000 mL for caesarean births, which occurs in up to 10% of deliveries. Severe postpartum hemorrhage can progress to shock, disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) and death. PPH is further characterized by time of onset; primary PPH occurs within 24 hours of parturition, and secondary PPH beyond that.

Source: Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology - April 15, 2021 Category: Radiology Authors: Matthew Brown, Michael Hong, Jonathan Lindquist Source Type: research