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Outcome of arterial embolization of uterine leiomyoma: case report
C E Bonduki1, C Yokohama, J M Soares
1Department of Gynecology, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil. cbonduki@uol.com.br
Objective:
To describe the outcomes after uterine artery embolization treatment of leiomyoma.
Design:
Case report.
Setting:
Department of Gynecology - Federal University of São Paulo.
Patient:
a 34-year-old woman with a diagnosis of leiomyoma for two years.
Intervention:
embolization of uterine arteries with 500 to 700-microm diameter polyvinyl alcohol particles.
Main Outcome Measure:
pregnancy and delivery.
Results:
After embolization, the follow-up revealed a good clinical response with significant reduction in uterus and leiomyoma volume. Also, the patient became spontaneously pregnant, but the delivery was cesarean section due to placenta accreta..
Conclusion:
Regardless of arterial embolization results for controlling uterine bleeding, this procedure might have some consequences on pregnancy outcome.
