Ito M, Matsui K, Mabe K, Katabuchi H, Fujisaki S
Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 1986 Oct;24(5):373-8. doi: 10.1016/0020-7292(86)90158-x.
Two cases of intractable postpartum hemorrhage could be controlled by Gelfoam embolization via an angiographic catheter. The data presented here indicate that transcatheter embolization for postpartum hemorrhage is a safe and effective method compared to surgical ligation of the injured artery.