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Uterine Artery Embolization for Adenomyosis

Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology, 2021
Adenomyosis is a benign gynecologic condition of the uterus similar to uterine leiomyoma (fibroids), but with different pathophysiology and prevalence. The treatment algorithms for symptomatic adenomyosis are not as established as for uterine fibroids and other gynecologic conditions. Uterine artery embolization (UAE) is a well-recognized treatment for
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Fertility and Uterine Artery Embolization

Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2010
37-year-old nulliparous woman was referred to our institution for infertility of 1 year’s duration. After menarche at 12 years of age, her menses were regular every 28 days until 18 months before presentation. Two years earlier, she underwent uterine artery embolization for uterine leiomyomas, and 6 months later, her menses became irregular, occurring ...
Togas, Tulandi, Kareemah, Salamah
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Credentials for Uterine Artery Embolization

Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, 2004
(1), Dr. BruceMcLucas advocated that gynecologistslearn the skills to perform the proce-dure of uterine artery embolization(UAE) as treatment for symptomaticleiomyomas. Although few gynecolo-gists currently have the advanced,specialized catheter and guide wireskills necessary to perform this proce-dure, McLucas describes a routethrough which he ...
James B, Spies, David, Sacks
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Uterine Artery Embolization and Infertility

Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology, 2006
As the acceptance of uterine artery embolization as a treatment option for uterine fibroids grows among patients and physicians, it appears that new questions are being asked about the patient selection criteria used for this procedure. In particular, patients with infertility issues or concerns about preserving fertility after fibroid treatment are ...
Louis, Domenico, Gary P, Siskin
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Pyomyoma After Uterine Artery Embolization

Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2013
Pyomyoma (suppurative leiomyoma of the uterus) is a rare condition resulting from infarction and infection of a leiomyoma. It can lead to sepsis and death unless treated with antibiotics and aggressive surgical intervention.A 47-year-old multigravid woman with symptomatic uterine leiomyomas presented with fever, pelvic pain, and leukocytosis after ...
Marcy L, Rosen, Matthew L, Anderson, Shannon M, Hawkins   +2 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, Anju, Sinha, M A, Lumsden, Martha, Hickey   +3 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, D J, Stackhouse, M L, Matthews, P B, Marshburn   +3 more
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Is Prostatic Artery Embolization Similar to Uterine Artery Embolization?

CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology, 2014
Recently, arterial embolization has been proposed as a safe and effective treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) [1]. Nonetheless, prostatic arterial embolization (PAE) is not a new procedure; it has been used for almost 40 years to control prostatic bleeding [2]. In 2000, De Merritt et al.
Nestor, Kisilevzky, Salomao, Faintuch
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Embolic Microspheres Within Ovarian Arterial Vasculature After Uterine Artery Embolization

Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2002
Adverse events after uterine artery embolization, including hysterectomy and premature ovarian failure, are concerning for women who desire future fertility.A 39-year-old woman underwent emergency hysterectomy after uterine artery embolization embolic microspheres found within the ovarian arterial vasculature.Uterine artery embolization for the ...
John F, Payne, Stanley J, Robboy, A F, Haney   +2 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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