Eva Skuk

Dr. Eva Skuk

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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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24 June 2024 in Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics
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ESEva Skuk
Eva Skuk
BCBranko Cvjetićanin
Branko Cvjetićanin
Boštjan PiršBoštjan Pirš
Boštjan Pirš
NBNeža Lebič Belcijan
Neža Lebič Belcijan
MJMarina Jakimovska
Marina Jakimovska

12 November 2025 in Journal of Clinical Medicine
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ESEva Skuk
Eva Skuk
PVPolona Vihtelic
Polona Vihtelic
PPPeter Popovic
Peter Popovic
KKKaja Kovač
Kaja Kovač
IVIvan Verdenik
Ivan Verdenik
NŠNataša Kenda Šuster
Nataša Kenda Šuster
Purpose: Retained products of conception (RPOC) are a common complication after pregnancy. While hysteroscopic resection is the standard treatment when RPOC does not resolve spontaneously, highly vascular tissue can lead to severe bleeding during the procedure. This study assessed clinical outcomes, procedural safety, and reproductive performance in patients with highly vascular RPOC treated with uterine artery embolization (UAE) prior to hysteroscopy, compared to those treated with hysteroscopy alone. Methods: This retrospective study included 42 women diagnosed with RPOC at University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Slovenia (2010–2020). Patients were divided into two groups: UAE followed by hysteroscopic resection (UAE + HSC, n = 21) and hysteroscopic resection alone (HSC-only, n = 21). Data on clinical outcomes, complications, and reproductive history were analyzed using Fisher’s exact and t-tests (p < 0.05). Results: Groups were similar in baseline characteristics, except for greater vascularity in the UAE + HSC group (100% vs. 4.8%, p < 0.05). Bleeding >300 mL occurred more often in the UAE + HSC group, but all cases were managed conservatively and only one patient required transfusion. No uterine perforations occurred. Residual RPOC was found in one patient per group. Rates of endometritis, menstrual changes, and pelvic pain were comparable. Among those who attempted conception, live birth and miscarriage rates did not differ significantly. Conclusions: UAE prior to hysteroscopic surgery appears to be a safe and effective option for highly vascular RPOC, especially in patients at risk of hemorrhage, with no adverse impact on fertility. Further prospective studies are recommended.