Role of Interventional Radiology in Obstetrics and Gynecology: A
Retrospective review based on an experience in a Quaternary Care Centre.
B.Suguna1,S.Arjun2 ,J.Surya3 ,K.Mayadevi S 4 ,J.Vijay5
1 Suguna Bidarahalli -Senior specialist, Women’s
health, Department of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, Aster Medcity, Kochi,
Kerala,
India,(suguna_gmcite@yahoo.co.in
)(Orcid Id 0000-0002-3910-2122)
2 S Arjun Consultant, Department of Interventional
Radiology, Aster Medcity, Kochi, Kerala, India
(sarjuns84@gmail.com)
3 Surya Jayaram -Consultant, Department of Obstetrics
&Gynaecology, Medical trust hospital, Kochi, Kerala,
India,(suryaj1@yahoo.co.in)
4 Mayadevi Kurup S -Senior Consultant, Women’s health,
Department of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, Aster Medcity, Kochi, Kerala,
India(drmayadevi.kurup@asterhospital.com)
5 Vijay Jayakrishnan -Senior Consultant and Head,
Department of Interventional Radiology, Aster Medcity, Kochi, Kerala,
India
(drvijay.krishnan@asterdmhealthcare.com)
Corresponding author: Suguna Bidarahalli , Department of Obstetrics and
Gynaecology, Aster Medcity, Kochi, Kerala, India
Address for correspondence: #144, 5th Cross, Lower Palace Orchards,
Bangalore 560003, India.
suguna_gmcite@yahoo.co.in
Abstract
Objective: The study aims to equip the Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
with the knowledge of clinical conditions that will benefit from
interventional radiology, the equipment and materials that are commonly
used the benefits and the complications and side effects of these
techniques.
Design :A single centre, retrospective cohort study
Population. All obstetric and gynecological cases in which
interventional radiology techniques were used
Methods: Review article with examples from hospital practice from 2015
to 2021 acquired through computerized database
Statistical Analysis: No statistical analysis of data was required as it
was a single Centre retrospective analysis of cases.
Outcome: 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 and embolization, internal iliac artery balloon
placement to ovarian vein embolization and coil insertion.
Conclusion: Increased collaborative efforts between interventional
radiology and gynaecology would allow for patients to be fully informed
on the complete spectrum of surgical and nonsurgical treatment options
available to them.
Keywords: Interventional radiology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Uterine
embolization
Tweetable abstract: Evolving role of interventional radiology in
obstetrics and gynaecology
Running title :Interventional radiology in OBGYN