Managing vulvovaginal hematoma by arterial embolization as first-line hemostatic therapy.

Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology(2017)

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Objective: A puerperal vulvovaginal hematoma may continue to grow after a surgical procedure and may require blood transfusion. Thus, we selected arterial embolization for hemostasis as the first-line management in two cases of large vulvovaginal hematoma. Materials and methods: Case 1 was a 32-year-old pregnant woman. After delivery, a 10-cm vulvar hematoma developed. An enhanced computed tomography (CT) scan revealed active bleeding. Arterial embolization was performed and complete hemostasis was obtained. Case 2 was a 34-year-old woman with a recurring hematoma after delivery. An enhanced CT scan revealed extravasation in the hematoma. Gelatin sponges were applied and complete hemostasis was obtained. In both cases, arterial embolization was successful without requiring blood transfusions. Results and conclusion: We successfully managed two cases of puerperal vulvovaginal hematoma by arterial embolization based on the evaluation of an enhanced CT scan. In conclusion, we suggest arterial embolization to be a viable option for first-line treatment in the management of vulvovaginal hematomas. (C) 2017 Taiwan Association of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Publishing services by Elsevier B.V.
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arterial embolization,postpartum hemorrhage,vulvovaginal hematoma
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