Post‐embolization syndrome and complete expulsion of a leiomyoma after uterine artery embolization

Uterine Artery Embolisation of Fibroids and the Phenomenon of Post-Embolisation Syndrome: A Systematic Review

“…A further 13 were removed on full-text review as five studies had no full texts available (conference abstracts), three had no outcome data related to UAE safety, incidence of PES or the aetiological basis of the complication. Nine studies remained for final analysis after full text assessment [ 3 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 ]. The screening process is described in Figure 1 .…”

“…Post-embolisation syndrome (PES) following UAE is an iatrogenic phenomenon, which usually commences in the first 24 to 48 h post-procedure and resolves spontaneously over 10–14 days [ 10 ]. It is characterised by pelvic pain, low grade fever, myalgia, mild leucocytosis and discharge [ 11 ].…”

Laparoscopic-Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy in a Patient with Placenta Percreta

“…It can be distinguished from endomyometritis, which is associated with high fever, increasing pain, and possibly purulent vaginal discharge between 1 week and 6 months after embolization. 24 A reliable patient who is able to understand the risks and benefits and follow-up regularly is required to proceed with conservative management. Although this treatment plan is associated with a decreased rate of severe morbidity, the risks of hemorrhage, infection, and disseminated intravascular coagulation still exist.…”

Correction to: A feasibility analysis of the ArcBlate MR‑guided high‑intensity focused ultrasound system for the ablation of uterine fibroids

“…to "Noninvasive high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) ablation has emerged as an alternative option to surgery for uterine fibroids, offering minimal invasiveness without an incision that can be performed as a uterine-conserving outpatient treatment in most types of uterine fibroids [11][12][13]." (b) Page 2: In the 2nd line of Introduction section should be changed from "Compared to the uterine artery embo-lization, another minimalinvasive treatment option, HIFU is preferred if clinicians and patients have concerns for low vascularity fibroids, high risk for anesthesia/sedation, radiation exposure, impaired renal function, allergy to iodine contrast medium, bleeding tendency, or difficult vascular access [15][16][17]." to "Compared to the uterine artery embolization, another minimalinvasive treatment option, HIFU is preferred if clinicians and patients have concerns for low vascularity fibroids, high risk for anesthesia/sedation, radiation exposure, impaired renal function, allergy to iodine contrast medium, bleeding tendency, or difficult vascular access [12,14,15]."…”

“…(b) Page 2: In the 2nd line of Introduction section should be changed from "Compared to the uterine artery embo-lization, another minimalinvasive treatment option, HIFU is preferred if clinicians and patients have concerns for low vascularity fibroids, high risk for anesthesia/sedation, radiation exposure, impaired renal function, allergy to iodine contrast medium, bleeding tendency, or difficult vascular access [15][16][17]." to "Compared to the uterine artery embolization, another minimalinvasive treatment option, HIFU is preferred if clinicians and patients have concerns for low vascularity fibroids, high risk for anesthesia/sedation, radiation exposure, impaired renal function, allergy to iodine contrast medium, bleeding tendency, or difficult vascular access [12,14,15]." (c) Page 2: In the 5th line under the heading "Introduction" should be changed from "Localized ablation is achieved by concentrating acoustic waves at a focal point to cause heat and raise focal temperature to over 55 °C, without affecting the surrounding tissues [18,19]."…”