Uterine arteriovenous fistula after perforation during the placement of an intrauterine device - Minimally invasive treatment using uterine artery embolization

Clin Exp Obstet Gynecol. 2016;43(4):602-605.

Abstract

Uterine arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is a rare, but potentially life-threatening condition. Acquired fistulae may occur as a result of trauma or instrumentation, endometrial carcinoma, gestational trophoblastic disease, and intrauterine devices (IUDs). Herein the authors present the case of a 33-year-old woman with a uterine AVF developing after uterine perforation during the placement of a levonorgestrel IUD. The fistula was diagnosed using color Doppler ultrasonography and angiography and the treatment was conducted by minimally invasive approach using uterine artery embolization.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Angiography
  • Arteriovenous Fistula / diagnosis
  • Arteriovenous Fistula / etiology*
  • Arteriovenous Fistula / therapy*
  • Contraceptive Agents, Female / administration & dosage
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intrauterine Devices / adverse effects*
  • Intrauterine Devices, Medicated / adverse effects*
  • Levonorgestrel / administration & dosage
  • Uterine Artery Embolization*
  • Uterine Perforation / diagnosis
  • Uterine Perforation / etiology
  • Uterine Perforation / therapy*

Substances

  • Contraceptive Agents, Female
  • Levonorgestrel