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Embolization of Uterine Fibroids

Journal of Women's Imaging, 2001
Embolization of the uterine arteries has been performed by interventional radiologists since the 1970s to treat numerous gynecologic conditions. Recently, this technique of injecting small particles into the uterine arteries through angiographic catheters has been used to treat symptomatic uterine fibroids.
S. William Stavropoulos, Richard Shlansky-Goldberg   +1 more
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Uterine artery embolization for the treatment of uterine fibroids

Current Opinion in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 1998
The first reported cases of uterine artery embolization in obstetric and gynaecological practice were carried out in the late 1970s. Recently, bilateral uterine artery embolization was used as a primary treatment for fibroids. Meticulous preoperative assessment is essential.
S C, Goodwin, W J, Walker
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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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Current Concepts in Uterine Fibroid Embolization

RadioGraphics, 2012
Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) has become established as an accepted minimally invasive treatment for uterine fibroids and should be considered a treatment option for patients with symptomatic uterine fibroids. It is important for diagnostic radiologists to understand the procedure, since imaging is a key component in the evaluation and care of ...
Julie C, Bulman, Susan M, Ascher, James B, Spies   +2 more
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Recent advances in uterine fibroid embolization

Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2005
To summarize the literature on uterine embolization for fibroids published in 2004 and 2005.During the last two years, our understanding of the outcome of uterine fibroid embolization has increased. The outcomes are comparable to those that occur after hysterectomy.
James B, Spies, Amee A, Patel, Nathan B, Epstein, Amy M, White   +3 more
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RETIRED: Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE)

Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 2004
This document has been archived because it contains outdated information. It should not be consulted for clinical use, but for historical research only. Please visit the journal website for the most recent guidelines.
Guylaine G, Lefebvre, George, Vilos, Murray, Asch   +2 more
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Pregnancy following uterine fibroid embolization

International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, 2001
AbstractObjective: This paper seeks to evaluate the ability to deliver term pregnancies following uterine fibroid embolization, and to identify impediments to pregnancy in the embolization procedure. Study design: Four physicians performed embolization procedures at various facilities. Patients were asked if fertility was an issue prior to embolization.
B, McLucas, S, Goodwin, L, Adler, A, Rappaport, R, Reed, R, Perrella   +5 more
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Uterine Fibroid Embolization Imaging

Ultrasound Quarterly, 2009
Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) is a minimally invasive and well-accepted form of treatment for patients with symptoms from fibroids. Imaging is routinely performed before the procedure for various reasons and after the procedure in cases with either complications or incomplete response to UFE. The interventionalists performing the procedure require
Sandeep, Vaidya, Manjiri, Dighe
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Uterine fibroid embolization compared with myomectomy

International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, 2001
Ž . Uterine fibroid embolization UFE was first described in 1995 as a less morbid alternative to myomectomy for the treatment of myoma 1 . Myomectomy is known to have significant rates of morbidity due to transfusion, infection, and other surgical complications 2 .
B, McLucas, L, Adler
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Preliminary Experience with Uterine Artery Embolization for Uterine Fibroids

Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, 1997
To evaluate the potential usefulness of transcatheter uterine artery embolization as a treatment for fibroid-related vaginal bleeding and pelvic pain refractory to hormonal therapy and myomectomy.Eleven patients (aged 27-55 years; mean, 44.2 years; none desiring future pregnancy) with refractory vaginal bleeding and/or chronic pelvic pain related to ...
S C, Goodwin, S, Vedantham, B, McLucas, A E, Forno, R, Perrella   +4 more
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