Kurup M, Bidarahalli S, Sadananda A, Jayaram S, Jayakrishnan V. Role of interventional radiology in obstetrics and gynaecology: a clinical review of an experience in a quaternary care centre.
Arch Gynecol Obstet 2024;
309:581-588. [PMID:
37987823 DOI:
10.1007/s00404-023-07273-5]
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE
The study aims to equip both Obstetricians and Gynaecologists with the knowledge of clinical conditions that will benefit from interventional radiology, equipment and materials that are commonly used, benefits, complications and the side effects of these techniques.
METHODS
It was a single-centre, retrospective cohort study with examples from hospital practice during the period of 2015 to 2021, acquired through computerised database including all obstetrics and gynecological cases in which interventional radiology techniques were used. No statistical analysis of data was applicable as it was a single-centre retrospective analysis of cases.
RESULTS
We had a total of 35 cases, including but not limited to placenta accreta spectrum disorders, fibroid, pelvic congestion syndrome and arteriovenous malformation who underwent various interventional radiological procedures ranging from embolization of uterine artery, peripheral angiography, embolization, and internal iliac artery balloon placement to ovarian vein embolization and coil insertion.
CONCLUSION
Increased collaborative efforts between interventional radiology and gynaecology would allow patients to be fully informed on the complete spectrum of surgical and nonsurgical treatment options available to them.
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