[Clinical significance of arteriovenous shunt malformations in the uterine and adnexal region (author's transl)].

This case report describes and discusses the entity of arteriovenous shunt malformations in the uterine and adnexal region. The diagnostic measurements and clinical importance of this disease is also outlined. The condition is rare, but should be considered in cases of severe hemorrhage when routine investigations have been normal. For the first time bloodgas-analytic measurements showing the extent of the shunting have been performed with such a disease.