Physiological mechanisms of the impact of heat during pregnancy and the clinical implications: review of the evidence from an expert group meeting.

Many populations experience high seasonal temperatures. Pregnant women are considered vulnerable to extreme heat because ambient heat exposure has been linked to pregnancy complications including preterm birth and low birthweight. The physiological mechanisms that underpin these associations are poorly understood.

Acute rectal ischaemia after bilateral uterine artery embolization and urgent hysterectomy to treat massive bleeding.

Introduction: This is the first case of total rectal and anal canal necrosis following uterine arteries embolization described in the literature.

Presentation Of Case: A 34 year-old woman suffered from massive Post Partum Haemorrhage. A vascular surgeon performed bilateral uterine arteries embolization with absorbable gelatin sponge which did not allowed a sufficient control of the bleeding, leading to hysterectomy.