Kenjiro Takagi1, Keiko Akashi2, Isao Horiuchi2, Eishin Nakamura2, Koki Samejima2, Junko Ushijima2, Tomohisa Okochi3, Kohei Hamamoto3, Keisuke Tanno3. 1. Perinatal Center, Division of Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center, Saitama, Japan. Electronic address: kenjirotakagi@me.com. 2. Perinatal Center, Division of Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center, Saitama, Japan. 3. Department of Radiology, Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center, Saitama, Japan.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: A puerperal vulvovaginal hematoma may continue to grow after a surgical procedure and may require blood transfusion. Thus, we selected arterial embolization for hemostasis as the first-line management in two cases of large vulvovaginal hematoma. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Case 1 was a 32-year-old pregnant woman. After delivery, a 10-cm vulvar hematoma developed. An enhanced computed tomography (CT) scan revealed active bleeding. Arterial embolization was performed and complete hemostasis was obtained. Case 2 was a 34-year-old woman with a recurring hematoma after delivery. An enhanced CT scan revealed extravasation in the hematoma. Gelatin sponges were applied and complete hemostasis was obtained. In both cases, arterial embolization was successful without requiring blood transfusions. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: We successfully managed two cases of puerperal vulvovaginal hematoma by arterial embolization based on the evaluation of an enhanced CT scan. In conclusion, we suggest arterial embolization to be a viable option for first-line treatment in the management of vulvovaginal hematomas.
OBJECTIVE: A puerperal vulvovaginal hematoma may continue to grow after a surgical procedure and may require blood transfusion. Thus, we selected arterial embolization for hemostasis as the first-line management in two cases of large vulvovaginal hematoma. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Case 1 was a 32-year-old pregnant woman. After delivery, a 10-cm vulvar hematoma developed. An enhanced computed tomography (CT) scan revealed active bleeding. Arterial embolization was performed and complete hemostasis was obtained. Case 2 was a 34-year-old woman with a recurring hematoma after delivery. An enhanced CT scan revealed extravasation in the hematoma. Gelatin sponges were applied and complete hemostasis was obtained. In both cases, arterial embolization was successful without requiring blood transfusions. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: We successfully managed two cases of puerperal vulvovaginal hematoma by arterial embolization based on the evaluation of an enhanced CT scan. In conclusion, we suggest arterial embolization to be a viable option for first-line treatment in the management of vulvovaginal hematomas.