This case highlights the occurrence of pulmonary embolism as a complication following gel foam embolization for uterine artery pseudoaneurysm in the postpartum period.
Pulmonary embolism may complicate postpartum gelfoam embolization; this single case leaves open incidence and prevention needs.
We present the case of a 26-year-old female who experienced secondary postpartum hemorrhage nine days after an uncomplicated elective repeat low transverse cesarean section. She was found to have a uterine pseudoaneurysm and underwent gel foam embolization of the right uterine artery. Subsequently, patient was diagnosed with pulmonary embolism on post-embolization day 3, and was initiated on anti-coagulation regimen.
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