Abstract:Background
Uterine artery embolization in the treatment of uterine leiomyoma has been rarely associated with dislodgement and expulsion of infarcted uterine fibroids through the vagina, peritoneum, or bowel wall, predominantly occurring within 6 months of uterine artery embolization.
Case presentation
We present the case of a 54-year-old African American woman who underwent uterine artery embolization 11 years prior and developed mechanical small b… Show more
“…Few case reports have described SBO after UFE or uterine artery embolization (UAE). [1][2][3][4][5] In two of these cases, an SBO resulted from an intraluminal obstruction from a fibroid through a uteroenteric fistula. 4 5 Bowel was also noted to be adherent to the uterus, requiring a small bowel resection.…”
“…Few case reports have described SBO after UFE or uterine artery embolization (UAE). [1][2][3][4][5] In two of these cases, an SBO resulted from an intraluminal obstruction from a fibroid through a uteroenteric fistula. 4 5 Bowel was also noted to be adherent to the uterus, requiring a small bowel resection.…”
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