Uterine Artery Pseudoaneurysm: A Rare but Serious Post-Cesarean Complication

Héla Gargouri*, Fatma Khanfir, Hayfa Ghaoui and Kais Chaabane

Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Sfax, Hédi Chaker University Hospital, Tunisia

*Corresponding Author: Héla Gargouri, Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Sfax, Hédi Chaker University Hospital, Tunisia.

Received: January 19, 2026; Published: March 26, 2026

Abstract

Uterine pseudoaneurysm is a rare but potentially serious complication of cesarean section, which can lead to severe postpartum hemorrhage, with an estimated prevalence of 2–3 cases per 1,000 deliveries. We report the case of a patient admitted to the gynecological emergency department for heavy metrorrhagia, revealing a uterine pseudoaneurysm diagnosed late after a cesarean section. The clinical course occurred in a context of hemorrhagic shock. Emergency selective arterial embolization was performed, allowing rapid hemodynamic stabilization and complete recovery of the patient. This selective arterial embolization enabled definitive exclusion of the lesion while preserving the patient’s fertility.

Keywords: Uterine Pseudoaneurysm; Fertility

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Citation

Citation: Héla Gargouri., et al. “Uterine Artery Pseudoaneurysm: A Rare but Serious Post-Cesarean Complication". Acta Scientific Clinical Case Reports 7.1 (2026): 01-03.

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Copyright: © 2026 Héla Gargouri., et al. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.