Uterine-Artery Embolization or Myomectomy for Uterine Fibroids [PDF]
(Abstracted from N Engl J Med 2020;383:440–451) The most common type of tumor among women of reproductive age is uterine fibroids. The prevalence of these tumors increases with age.
Manyonda, Isaac+10 more
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A randomized prospective trial of the postoperative quality of life between laparoscopic uterine artery ligation and laparoscopy-assisted vaginal hysterectomy for the treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids: clinical trial design [PDF]
Background Laparoscopy-assisted vaginal hysterectomy is one of the definite methods for the treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids with lesser intraoperative bleeding and shorter hospitalization compared with abdominal hysterectomy.
Park Noh+11 more
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Primary bilateral ovarian artery embolization for uterine leiomyomatosis in the setting of a rare anatomic variant - hypoplastic uterine arteries [PDF]
We present the case of a 50-year-old female who underwent bilateral ovarian artery embolization for uterine fibroids in the setting of hypoplastic uterine arteries.
Merve Ozen, MD+4 more
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Ligation of Uterine and Ovarian Arteries. [PDF]
To the Editor: —In your issue of Feb. 10, 1894, a report of a case is made by J. B. Greene, M.D. of Mishawaka, Ind. The report consists of a description of ligating the uterine arteries and both ovarian arteries . The writer said: "Accordingly I made the ligation of the uterine arteries and a part of the broad ligament, after the method described by ...
Frank Robinson
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Uterine artery pseudoaneurysm caused by a uterine manipulator
A uterine artery pseudoaneurysm (UAP) can occur after a traumatic event to the uterus, and cause massive bleeding. A uterine manipulator has been widely used for gynecologic laparoscopic surgery as basically an atraumatic instrument.
Toshiyuki Seki+5 more
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Nongravid incarcerated uterus with leiomyomas treated with uterine artery embolization and hysterectomy: a case report [PDF]
Background: The incarcerated uterus in the nongravid patient is rare, and usually is associated with uterine leiomyomas. Leiomyomas may be treated with uterine artery embolization, but the use of embolization has been reportedly rarely in treating ...
Katherine Kuo, MD+5 more
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Variability of the origin and course of the uterine artery in clinical practice [PDF]
In 2020, approximately 287,000 mothers died during pregnancy or childbirth, with one of the leading causes of maternal mortality being peripartum hemorrhage.
Adela Sobolewska+9 more
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Accuracy of Uterine Artery Doppler in Second Trimester in Determining Pre-Eclampsia [PDF]
Background: To determine the accuracy of uterine artery doppler in the second trimester (18-24 weeks) in determining preeclampsia. Methods: In this descriptive study, a total of 89 women with singleton pregnancy attending routine second-trimester anomaly
Amna Khalid et al.,
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Uterine artery embolisation [PDF]
Fibroids are commonest benign tumour of the uterus. It presents with bleeding per vagina in most of the cases. Surgical treatment consists of myomectomy or hysterectomy with or without salpingo oophrectomy, with its inherent morbidity, prolonged hospital stay and psychosocial problems.
Nadeem Shaida+3 more
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Prompt Diagnosis and Treatment of Uterine Arcuate Artery Pseudoaneurysm: A Case Report and Review of Literature [PDF]
Post–partum haemorrhage is a major determinant of maternal mortality. Traditionally, cases of post–partum haemorrhage caused by arterial injuries were managed by caesarean hysterectomies or bilateral internal iliac artery ligations.
Nidhi Sharma+4 more
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