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Introduction of Intracapsular Rotary-cut Procedures (IRCP): A Modified Hysteromyomectomy Procedures Facilitating Fertility Preservation
Published on: January 17, 2019
[Arterial embolization of uterine myoma: results apropos of 286 cases]
J H Ravina1, A Aymard, N Ciraru-Vigneron
1Clinique Spontini, 68 bis rue Spontini, 75116 Paris, France.
Objective:
Report outcome in non-surgical treatment of symptomatic uterine myomata by particulate arterial embolization.
Patients:
and method: Two hundred eighty-six women aged 21 to 53 years with symptomatic uterine fibroids initially programmed for surgery were studied. The size and number of myomata were determined by pelvic ultrasound. After retrograde transfemoral introduction of a 4 French catheter, the left and right uterine arteries were successively catheterized. PVA particles were injected by free flow until devascularization.
Results:
Two hundred sixty-two patients were evaluable. Complete resolution of symptoms was obtained in 245 cases. There were 17 failures. A marked reduction in the size of the myomata was observed (60% at six months). Hemorrhage disappeared in 80% of the cases immediately. Thirteen pregnancies were observed. No recurrence were observed. Complications were rare.
Conclusion:
Particulate embolization is a new minimally invasive treatment for uterine myomata which provides a alternative to hysterectomy and can replace myomectomy in young women.
