Temporary, transvaginal occlusion of the uterine arteries: a feasibility and safety study

Moises Lichtinger; Sandy Herbert; Al Memmolo

doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2004.12.020

Temporary, transvaginal occlusion of the uterine arteries: a feasibility and safety study

J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2005 Jan-Feb;12(1):40-2. doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2004.12.020.

Authors

Moises Lichtinger¹, Sandy Herbert, Al Memmolo

Affiliation

¹ Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Holy Cross Medical Group, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308, USA.

PMID: 15904597
DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2004.12.020

Abstract

A Doppler-guided, transvaginally applied paracervical clamp safely and effectively occluded the uterine arteries in 10 women. Following closure of the clamp, blood flow through the uterine arteries stopped; flow returned immediately upon clamp release. Average time of clamp closure was 26 minutes (range 10-59 min). No ureter was obstructed by clamp closure.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Adult
Arteries
Feasibility Studies
Female
Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / instrumentation*
Humans
Leiomyoma / blood supply*
Safety
Surgical Instruments
Ultrasonography, Doppler
Uterine Neoplasms / blood supply*
Uterus / blood supply*
Vagina