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Hum. Reprod. Advance Access published online on October 13, 2005
Human Reproduction, doi:10.1093/humrep/dei333
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© The Author 2005. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology. All rights reserved. For Permissions, please email: journals.permissions@oxfordjournals.org
Received June 26, 2005
Revised July 7, 2005
Accepted September 12, 2005

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Successful spontaneous pregnancy following surgical removal of a post uterine artery embolized necrotic fibroid capsule: a case report

Chun Ng 1*, Stuart Lavery 1, Anne Hemingway 2, Ruth Williamson 2, Andrew McCarthy 3, Geoffrey Trew 1, and Raul Margara 1

1 Department of Reproductive Medicine, Hammersmith Hospital, Du Cane Road, London
2 Department of Imaging, Hammersmith Hospital, Du Cane Road, London
3 Department of Obstetrics, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea Hospital, Du Cane Road, London

* To whom correspondence should be addressed.
Chun Ng, E-mail: chun-ng{at}lineone.net


  Abstract

Uterine artery embolization has been shown to be an effective treatment in controlling symptomatic uterine fibroids. Reports suggest that significant complications associated with the procedure are rare. However, data pertaining to preservation of fertility after embolization are scarce, and some authors do not advocate this procedure for women considering future pregnancy. We present a case of a post-embolization uterine cavity abnormality which was repaired surgically, followed by successful pregnancy outcome.

Keywords: female infertility/fibroid/pregnancy/surgery/uterine artery embolization.
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