Uterine artery embolisation for IVC syndrome and severe lower extremity oedema secondary to IVC compression from massive fibroids.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
A 66-year-old woman was admitted to an outside facility with leg swelling and dyspnea on exertion. Initial workup revealed severe aortic stenosis and congestive heart failure (CHF) thought to be the culprit; however, a CT performed in the emergency department revealed massive uterine mass resulting in significant inferior vena cava (IVC) compression. Her cardiac status precluded hysterectomy, due to concerns regarding intraoperative fluid shifts decreasing preload in the setting of preload dependence in severe aortic stenosis. Similarly, her degree of IVC compression was thought to make valve replacement unacceptably dangerous, so she was referred to interventional radiology for consideration of uterine artery embolisation (UAE) to relieve IVC compression. She underwent UAE without complication, and her leg swelling nearly completely resolved at follow-up.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Cline, B; Martin, JG
Published Date
- November 24, 2019
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 12 / 11
PubMed ID
- 31767609
Pubmed Central ID
- PMC6887409
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1757-790X
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1136/bcr-2019-231718
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- England