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Doppler Ultrasonography for Live Imaging and Quantification of Ovarian Vascular Function in Mice
Published on: November 14, 2025
Sonography of delayed effects of uterine artery embolization on ovarian arterial perfusion and function
Robert K Ryu1, Aheed Siddiqi, Reed A Omary
1Department of Radiology, Section of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Northwestern University Medical School, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Feinberg Pavilion, 251 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611, USA. rkryu@hotmail.com
Objective:
We aimed to assess the delayed effects of uterine artery embolization on ovarian arterial perfusion and function by performing ovarian sonography immediately before and after uterine artery embolization, as well as several months later.
Conclusion:
Although persistent loss of detectable arterial perfusion after uterine artery embolization occurs in some women, most patients reestablish arterial perfusion and do not develop symptoms of ovarian failure.
