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(A) Before embolization of the uterine artery. Contrast extravasation was seen. (B) Angiogram after embolization of bilateral uterine and internal iliac arteries showed complete occlusion.
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After giving the appropriate amount of transfusion to maintain maternal circulatory status, UAE was safely completed, hemostat was confirmed by the angiography and also vaginal inspection (Fig. 1).
Pathological specimens obtained from the uterine myometrium.. Note: Embolic material was found in only one out of 16 specimens.
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Although we observed only one gelatin sponge particle in 16 slices of uncoagulated uterus, there was no thrombotic reaction around the particle (Fig. 2).