Abstract:RESEARCHBackground. Symptomatic uterine fibroids have a significant impact on women's health. Surgical intervention (myomectomy and hysterectomy) has been the mainstay of treatment. Women living with symptomatic uterine fibroids contribute significantly to a growing waiting list for surgery in South African public hospitals. Uterine artery embolisation (UAE) is a newer treatment option and has shown to be a minimally invasive, safe and effective alternative to surgery for such women. Objective. To evaluate the… Show more
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