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Uterine artery embolisation for symptomatic fibroids: clinical results in 400 women with imaging follow up

BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology · 2002 · Vol. 109(11) · pp. 1262–1272
W.J. WalkerJ.P. Pelage

Abstract

Uterine artery embolisation is associated with a high clinical success rate and good fibroid volume reduction. Infective complications requiring hysterectomy, amenorrhoea under the age of 45 and chronic vaginal discharge may complicate the procedure.

Uterine Myomas and TreatmentsEndometriosis Research and TreatmentGynecological conditions and treatmentsMedicineAmenorrheaUterine arteryHysterectomyBloatingUterine fibroidsEmbolizationUterine artery embolizationSurgeryAbdominal pain

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AdultAgedEmbolization, TherapeuticFemaleHumansLeiomyomaLength of StayMiddle AgedProspective StudiesRecurrenceUterine NeoplasmsTreatment FailureUltrasonography, InterventionalMagnetic Resonance Angiography
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