1999
DOI: 10.1016/s1051-0443(99)70212-5
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Initial Results from Uterine Fibroid Embolization for Symptomatic Leiomyomata

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“…Uterine arteries usually enlarge to supply these hypervascular networks 18 . Among the various therapeutic approaches for fibroids such as medical treatment and surgery, the single cathetersingle femoral approach appears to be a safe and cost-effective method to perform embolization of uterine arteries [7][8][9]12 . However, in view of the recent introduction of this method, careful documentation of the changes in size, appearance and vascularization is needed, requiring a highly accurate and repeatable method to assess fibroid size 19 .…”
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confidence: 99%
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“…Uterine arteries usually enlarge to supply these hypervascular networks 18 . Among the various therapeutic approaches for fibroids such as medical treatment and surgery, the single cathetersingle femoral approach appears to be a safe and cost-effective method to perform embolization of uterine arteries [7][8][9]12 . However, in view of the recent introduction of this method, careful documentation of the changes in size, appearance and vascularization is needed, requiring a highly accurate and repeatable method to assess fibroid size 19 .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Recent reports [7][8][9][10] have confirmed the safety of this approach which is successful for abnormal bleeding, bulkrelated symptoms and pelvic pain related to fibroids. However, the follow-up in these series was frequently limited to clinical assessment and was relatively short (2-6 months) 7,8,[11][12][13] for assessing the long-term effectiveness of this treatment.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In the presence of a fibroid larger than 8.7cm the failure rate is higher than 15% and for every additional 1 cm increase in diameter there is an additional increase of 10% in the failure rate. Clinical results show that in approximately 80 to 90%, there is improvement in abnormal bleeding and bulkrelated symptoms (Freed & Spies, 2010;Spies et al, 1999;Spies & Sacks, 2004). Of those presenting with menorrhagia 90% return to a normal cycle within three months following the procedure (Pron & Bennett, 2003).…”
Section: Follow-upmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…UFE involves the injection of microspheres via an angiographic catheter selectively positioned in the uterine arteries to cause devascularization with consecutive shrinkage of all fibroids [4,5]. In the clinical routine, UFE is performed under fluoroscopy and angiography guidance.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%