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Fibroid embolization.

W J Walker1, J P Pelage, C Sutton

  • 1Department of Radiology, The Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, UK. wj.walker@virgin.net

Clinical Radiology
|May 17, 2002
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Uterine fibroid embolization offers promising mid-term results as an alternative to hysterectomy. Further long-term data from large trials is needed to fully assess this interventional radiology procedure for fibroid treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Interventional Radiology
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Gynecology

Background:

  • Hysterectomy is the most common treatment for uterine fibroids, with ~30,000 procedures annually in the UK.
  • Hysterectomy carries a significant risk of complications.
  • Fibroid embolization has emerged as an alternative interventional radiological procedure since 1989.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review global experience with uterine fibroid embolization.
  • To discuss the development, techniques, indications, results, and complications of the procedure.

Main Methods:

  • Review of worldwide experience and literature on fibroid embolization.
  • Analysis of angiographic techniques used for vascular supply occlusion.

Main Results:

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  • Evidence suggests promising mid-term outcomes for fibroid embolization.
  • The procedure involves occluding the blood vessels supplying fibroids.

Conclusions:

  • Fibroid embolization is a viable alternative with encouraging mid-term results.
  • More comprehensive long-term data from large-scale trials is required to establish definitive efficacy and safety.