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Ginecol Obstet Mex 2023; 91 (08)

Laparoscopic temporary uterine artery ligation in a case of pregnancy-related increased myometrial vasculature

Paredes CMS, De la O Pérez LO, Rivera CE, Castañeda DM

Language: Spanish
References: 13
Page: 621-630
PDF size: 412.30 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Background: Enlarged myometrial vasculature is a rare condition with a high risk of massive haemorrhage. Its pathophysiology is related to inadequate remodelling of the endometrium and myometrium following an obstetric event. The conventional treatment for massive haemorrhage is hysterectomy. Currently, conservative management approaches that allow spontaneous pregnancy offer a safe option for these patients.
Clinical case: 20-year-old primigravida with future pregnancy aspirations, presented to the emergency department with heavy uterine bleeding, clinical data of low output, history of complete abortion at 10 weeks' gestation one month earlier. Doppler ultrasound showed an irregular anechoic image in the uterine fundus interrupting the endometrial-myometrial interface associated with high systolic flow. For vascular control, uterine-sparing surgery with laparoscopic temporary ligation of the uterine arteries and uterine aspiration was indicated. These procedures were performed without complications. The histopathological report of the aspirated tissue was trophoblastic tissue associated with vascular ectasia.
Conclusion: Temporary laparoscopic ligation of the uterine arteries is an effective procedure in selected cases for vascular control during removal of the remaining trophoblastic tissue, in cases of pregnancy-related increased myometrial vasculature, with complete recovery of uterine irrigation and preservation of the uterus.


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