We suggest that uterine artery embolization with gelatin sponge particles alone is a safe and effective treatment for symptomatic fibroids. The outcomes bear comparison with those of uterine artery embolization using polyvinyl alcohol particles, which have been reported in the literature.

We found no increased risk to patients undergoing uterine artery embolization for fibroids on the basis of tumor size. Successful outcomes can be obtained for such lesions.

We found no serious complications after embolization for pedunculated subserosal fibroids with stalk diameters of 2 cm or larger. Successful outcomes can be obtained in such tumors.

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