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Uterine Artery Embolization

AORN Journal, 2001
ABSTRACTThe use of uterine artery embolization is a new approach in the treatment of uterine fibroids. Embolization is a technique in which blood vessels that supply nutrients and oxygen to fibroids are blocked. This blockage causes the fibroid muscle cells to degenerate and form scar tissue, thus shrinking the fibroid.
Shawky Z.A Badawy   +5 more
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Uterine Artery Embolization

Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine, 2002
To examine the sonographic and angiographic imaging findings before and after uterine fibroid embolization for symptomatic leiomyoma.This prospective study involved 14 premenopausal women who underwent uterine fibroid embolization for symptomatic leiomyoma. Preprocedure sonography with color Doppler imaging was performed.
Joshua L, Weintraub   +4 more
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Uterine Artery Pseudoaneurysm After Uterine Cervical Conization

Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2014
Uterine artery pseudoaneurysm is a rare postoperative complication. Several case reports describe this occurring after cesarean deliveries, typically presenting as delayed postoperative bleeding.A 26-year-old woman (gravida 1, para 0010) underwent a cervical cold-knife conization.
Joses, Jain   +2 more
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Uterine artery embolization for symptomatic uterine myomas

Fertility and Sterility, 2000
To evaluate the role of uterine artery embolization as treatment for symptomatic uterine myomas.Medline literature review, cross-reference of published data, and review of selected meeting abstracts.Results from clinical series have shown a consistent short-term reduction in uterine size, subjective improvement in uterine bleeding, and reduced pain ...
B S, Hurst   +3 more
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Uterine artery embolization for symptomatic uterine fibroids

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2006
Uterine fibroids cause heavy prolonged bleeding, pain, pressure symptoms and subfertility. The traditional method of treatment has been surgery as medical therapies have not proven effective. Uterine artery embolization has been reported to be an effective and safe alternative to treat fibroids in women not desiring future fertility.
Janesh K, Gupta   +3 more
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PSEUDOANEURYSM OF THE UTERINE ARTERY

Obstetrics & Gynecology, 1999
Preexisting aneurysms in several arterial locations have been associated with an increased risk of rupture in pregnancy. We report a rare case of uterine artery pseudoaneurysm that presented during the puerperium.A 31-year-old woman had moderate suprapubic pain on postpartum day 8.
A E, Zimon   +3 more
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Pregnancy After Uterine Artery Embolization

Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2002
Uterine artery embolization is an increasingly popular alternative to hysterectomy and myomectomy as a treatment for uterine leiomyoma. Whether this procedure is safe for women desiring future fertility is controversial.A primigravida who had previously undergone uterine artery embolization had premature rupture of membranes at 24 weeks.
Jay, Goldberg   +2 more
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Uterine artery embolization for leiomyomata

Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2001
To determine whether uterine artery embolization is safe and effective for treating uterine leiomyomata.We analyzed 200 consecutive patients (61 reported previously) undergoing uterine artery embolization for the treatment of uterine leiomyomata at a single institution.
J B, Spies   +5 more
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Uterine necrosis after uterine artery embolization for leiomyoma

Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2001
A potential complication of uterine artery embolization is diffuse uterine necrosis.A woman with a large uterine leiomyoma underwent elective uterine artery embolization and 2 months later developed diffuse uterine necrosis requiring exploratory laparotomy, total hysterectomy, and left salpingo-oophorectomy.Although elective uterine artery embolization
C D, Godfrey, E A, Zbella
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