Embolization in the Treatment of a Major Retropubic Hemorrhage Following Tension-Free Vaginal Tape: A Case Report and Literature Review

Journal Title: International Archives of Urology and Complications - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 4

Abstract

55-year-old para 2 woman was brought to the emergency department following insertion of a tension-free vaginal tape complaining of lower abdominal pain and vertigo. The subsequent angiography localized a significant bleeding from the right obturator artery and a retropubic hematoma 17.5 cm × 10.0 cm in size.

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  • EP ID EP274229
  • DOI 10.23937/2469-5742/1510034
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(2017). Embolization in the Treatment of a Major Retropubic Hemorrhage Following Tension-Free Vaginal Tape: A Case Report and Literature Review. International Archives of Urology and Complications, 3(4), 1-5. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-274229