Uterine artery embolization in the management of postpartum hemorrhage

Abstract Background Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is one of the leading preventable causes of maternal morbidity and mortality causing one-fourth of all maternal deaths. We aimed to study the role of uterine artery embolization (UAE) in controlling PPH and its impact on the need for hysterectomy. Meth...

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Published in:	World Journal of Emergency Surgery
Main Authors:	Hassan Elbiss, Shamsa Al Awar, Jamal Koteesh, Howaida Khair, Sara Maki, Dana H. Abdalla, Fikri M. Abu-Zidan
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-01-01
Subjects:	Postpartum hemorrhage Uterine artery embolization Maternal mortality
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s13017-025-00580-z