Clinical analysis of uterine artery embolization in the treatment of postabortal hemorrhage

Objective： To evaluate the clinical efficacy of uterine artery embolization in the treatment of postabortal hemorrhage. Methods： A total of 8 patients with postabortal hemorrhage treated by uterine artery embolization from Jan. 2010 to Mar. 2015 were enrolled, including 5 first-trimester postabortal hemorrhage, 3 second-trimester postabortal hemorrhage.Vaginal bleeding amount before and after embolization was compared, and their menstrual recovery situation was followed up. Results： All patients were successfully treated by uterine artery embolization.Vaginal bleeding amount after embolization was less than before embolization (P< 0.01).No severe complications occurred. The average time of menstrual recovery was (32.63±2.67) days. Conclusions： Uterine artery embolization is an effective method to treat postabortal hemorrhage.It can avoid hysterectomy and preserve the fertility of women.