Fibroid embolisation: a technique not without significant complications.
BJOG
; 107(9): 1166-70, 2000 Sep.
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| ID: mdl-11002964
ABSTRACT
Uterine artery embolisation is a new minimally invasive technique used for the treatment of fibroids. Twenty-one women underwent bilateral uterine artery embolisation at our unit, and we assessed the efficacy, morbidity and patient satisfaction with the procedure. Mixed outcomes were found. Reduction in fibroid volume measured by magnetic resonance imaging was impressive, and the majority of women felt their symptoms had improved. One woman achieved a full term pregnancy following the procedure. However, the procedure involved a significant inpatient stay, analgesia requirement, and a slower recovery time than anticipated. One woman died following overwhelming sepsis occurring 10 days after the procedure. Further studies are required to assess the role this technique may play in the management of uterine fibroids.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Tumeurs de l'utérus
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Embolisation thérapeutique
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Léiomyome
Type d'étude:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Incidence_studies
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Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limites:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Langue:
En
Journal:
BJOG
Sujet du journal:
GINECOLOGIA
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OBSTETRICIA
Année:
2000
Type de document:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Royaume-Uni