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World J Clin Cases. Dec 6, 2024; 12(34): 6740-6743
Published online Dec 6, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i34.6740
Importance of timely diagnosis and intervention in uterine artery pseudoaneurysm caused by hysteroscopic surgery
Uchenna E Okpete, Haewon Byeon
Uchenna E Okpete, Haewon Byeon, Department of Digital Anti-aging Healthcare (BK21), Inje University, Gimhae 50834, South Korea
Author contributions: Okpete UE involved in data interpretation, developed methodology; Byeon H designed the study; Okpete UE and Byeon H contributed to this paper and assisted with writing the article; all of the authors read and approved the final version of the manuscript to be published.
Supported by The Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of South Korea funded by the Ministry of Education, No. NRF- RS-2023-00237287 and No. NRF-2021S1A5A8062526; and The Local Government-University Cooperation-Based Regional Innovation Projects, South Korea, No. 2021RIS-003.
Conflict-of-interest statement: No benefits in any form have been received or will be received from a commercial party related directly or indirectly to the subject of this article.
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Corresponding author: Haewon Byeon, DSc, PhD, Academic Editor, Associate Professor, Director, Department of Digital Anti-aging Healthcare (BK21), Inje University, 197 Injero, Gimhae 50834, South Korea. bhwpuma@naver.com
Received: July 19, 2024
Revised: September 15, 2024
Accepted: September 27, 2024
Published online: December 6, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: This manuscript emphasizes the critical role of early diagnosis and effective management of uterine artery pseudoaneurysm (UAP) during hysteroscopic endometrial polypectomy as described in the case report. Using advanced imaging techniques, transvaginal ultrasonography and pelvic contrast-enhanced computed tomography, the study accurately diagnosed UAP in a 48-year-old primigravid, primiparous woman. The successful treatment with uterine artery embolization (UAE) demonstrated its efficacy and safety, preventing life-threatening complications. This case highlights the importance of prompt intervention and suggests UAE as a primary treatment modality for UAP.