Broad ligament hematoma is typically seen during cesarean section due to rupture of branches of uterine and vaginal vessels and it’s rare to be seen post-normal vaginal delivery. Addressing puerperal hematomas postpa...Broad ligament hematoma is typically seen during cesarean section due to rupture of branches of uterine and vaginal vessels and it’s rare to be seen post-normal vaginal delivery. Addressing puerperal hematomas postpartum presents considerable challenges for obstetric care providers. While hematomas such as those affecting the vulva, vulvovaginal region, or paravaginal area are frequently encountered, retroperitoneal hematomas are rare and notably pose a greater risk to the life of the patient. The medical literature contains scant case reports on retroperitoneal hematomas, with no consensus on a definitive treatment approach. Pelvic arterial embolization has emerged as both a sensible and increasingly preferred method for treating these hematomas recently, but its application is contingent upon the patient maintaining hemodynamic stability and the availability of a specialized interventional embolization unit. In our case, we are presenting a very rare case of a 31-year-old primigravida female with a history of in vitro fertilization pregnancy. She delivered a normal vaginal delivery at 31 weeks gestation. Unfortunately, she experienced multiple complications intrapartum, including preeclampsia and placental abruption. These complications increased her risk of developing a broad ligament hematoma.展开更多
Objective:To assess using the pelvic pressure pack as temporizing treatment for combined vaginal and broad ligament hematoma before selective arterial embolization could be undertaken.Methods:A 29-year-old woman was t...Objective:To assess using the pelvic pressure pack as temporizing treatment for combined vaginal and broad ligament hematoma before selective arterial embolization could be undertaken.Methods:A 29-year-old woman was transferred because of a 10cm right upper vaginal hematoma found shortly after the spontaneous delivery of a 3400g infant at term.Following evacuation of the clots,the patient’s condition deteriorated with the appearance of a painful right pelvic mass,displacing the uterus.At laparotomy,the hematoma extended between the folds of the broad ligament into the pelvic sidewall.After evacuation of the clots,hemostasis failed despite subtotal hysterectomy.Eventually a pressure pack created from joined gauze rolls was used to fill up the pelvic cavity and achieved hemostasis before abdominal closure.When the vaginal pack was removed 30 hours later,vaginal bleeding recurred,and bilateral hypogastric embolization was performed with Gianturco coils.Results:The patient was successfully treated by this way and discharged uneventfully.Conclusion:In combined vaginal and broad ligament hematoma,pelvic pressure pack can be used to ensure maternal survival until definitive treatment with angiographic embolization.展开更多
文摘Broad ligament hematoma is typically seen during cesarean section due to rupture of branches of uterine and vaginal vessels and it’s rare to be seen post-normal vaginal delivery. Addressing puerperal hematomas postpartum presents considerable challenges for obstetric care providers. While hematomas such as those affecting the vulva, vulvovaginal region, or paravaginal area are frequently encountered, retroperitoneal hematomas are rare and notably pose a greater risk to the life of the patient. The medical literature contains scant case reports on retroperitoneal hematomas, with no consensus on a definitive treatment approach. Pelvic arterial embolization has emerged as both a sensible and increasingly preferred method for treating these hematomas recently, but its application is contingent upon the patient maintaining hemodynamic stability and the availability of a specialized interventional embolization unit. In our case, we are presenting a very rare case of a 31-year-old primigravida female with a history of in vitro fertilization pregnancy. She delivered a normal vaginal delivery at 31 weeks gestation. Unfortunately, she experienced multiple complications intrapartum, including preeclampsia and placental abruption. These complications increased her risk of developing a broad ligament hematoma.
文摘Objective:To assess using the pelvic pressure pack as temporizing treatment for combined vaginal and broad ligament hematoma before selective arterial embolization could be undertaken.Methods:A 29-year-old woman was transferred because of a 10cm right upper vaginal hematoma found shortly after the spontaneous delivery of a 3400g infant at term.Following evacuation of the clots,the patient’s condition deteriorated with the appearance of a painful right pelvic mass,displacing the uterus.At laparotomy,the hematoma extended between the folds of the broad ligament into the pelvic sidewall.After evacuation of the clots,hemostasis failed despite subtotal hysterectomy.Eventually a pressure pack created from joined gauze rolls was used to fill up the pelvic cavity and achieved hemostasis before abdominal closure.When the vaginal pack was removed 30 hours later,vaginal bleeding recurred,and bilateral hypogastric embolization was performed with Gianturco coils.Results:The patient was successfully treated by this way and discharged uneventfully.Conclusion:In combined vaginal and broad ligament hematoma,pelvic pressure pack can be used to ensure maternal survival until definitive treatment with angiographic embolization.
