Uterine Artery Pseudoaneurysm after an Uncomplicated Vaginal Delivery: A Case Report

Abstract

Uterine artery pseudoaneurysm (UAP) is a rare and potentially life-threatening vascular anomaly caused by inadequate sealing of a ruptured wall of a uterine artery. It mainly occurs after a traumatic lesion and can lead to delayed postpartum hemorrhage. We report a rare case of UAP after an uncomplicated vaginal delivery in a patient with a history of deep-infiltrating endometriosis. Selective coil embolization was successfully performed. UAPs should always be considered in cases of unexplained abdominal pain after surgery or childbirth with or without vaginal bleeding.

The Year 2022 in Cardiovascular Diseases—Clinics and Practice

“…It can lead to delayed postpartum hemorrhage. Böckenhoff et al [ 27 ] reported a rare case of this condition after an uncomplicated vaginal delivery in a patient with a history of deep-infiltrating endometriosis. Selective coil embolization was successfully performed.…”