Conservative treatment of a cervical twin pregnancy with uterine artery embolization
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Interventional Radiology - Case Report 2016
P: 248-250
September 2010

Conservative treatment of a cervical twin pregnancy with uterine artery embolization

Diagn Interv Radiol 2010;16(3):248-250
1. Department of Radiology, Mongi Slim Hospital, La Marsa, Tunisia
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Received Date: 08.07.2008
Accepted Date: 30.08.2008
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ABSTRACT

Cervical pregnancy is a rare form of ectopic pregnancy. Its treatment has been described by different authors. We report our successful experience of a cervical twin pregnancy that was diagnosed by transabdominal and transvaginal ultrasound and confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging. To preserve fertility, our patient was treated by a bilateral hyperselective uterine artery embolization followed by dilatation and curettage of the cervical canal without ancillary procedures for cervical hemostasis. Arterial embolization by a resorbable agent reduces arterial circulation by providing a temporary occlusion of the vessels in order to decrease the risk of massive hemorrhage.