Fetal growth and Doppler assessment in patients with a history of bilateral internal iliac artery embolization.

BACKGROUND

Pregnancy occurring after pelvic arterial embolization for postpartum hemorrhage is rare. The harmlessness of this procedure for subsequent pregnancies is poorly documented.

MATERIALS AND

METHODS

Eight pregnant women with a history of arterial embolization were followed up with fetal growth and Doppler assessment.

RESULTS

Fetal growth and umbilical Doppler findings remained normal in all cases.

CONCLUSION

Embolization, a life-saving and fertility-preserving procedure, does not seem to affect subsequent pregnancies.