Ultrasound-guided Transcutaneous Embolization of Uterine Arteriovenous Fistula Performed for Treatment of Symptomatic, Heavy Vaginal Bleeding: Case Report with Brief Review of Literature

Abstract

Embolization of uterine arteriovenous malformations is usually performed angiographically via transfemoral arterial approach. In this report, ultrasound guided transcutaneous embolization of a uterine arteriovenous malformation, using color Doppler, was successfully performed in one patient with intractable vaginal bleeding. There were no complications following the procedure, and complete cessation of blood flow in the uterine arteriovenous malformation was achieved. This technique may be an alternative treatment option for recurrent heavy vaginal bleeding secondary to uterine arteriovenous malformation.

Keywords

• arteriovenous fistula
• arteriovenous malformation
• metrorrhagia
• therapeutic embolization