Embolization in Post-Partal Bleeding

Post partal hemorrhage remains a leading cause of maternal mortality throughout the world. Uterine atony, lower genital tract lacerations and abnormal placentation account for the majority of cases. Atonic uterus is usually controlled satisfactorily using oxytocin drugs and prostaglandin analogues. Specific surgical repair is effective to treat cervical tears and curettage may be sufficient to remove retained placental tissue. For patients whose clinical condition continues to deteriorate, ligation of the hypogastric artery or even hysterectomy is often the favored treatment. The successful use of arterial embol…