Uterine fibroid embolisation: initial experience in our local population

Area of Science:

• Interventional Radiology
• Gynaecology
• Vascular Imaging

Background:

• Symptomatic uterine fibroids significantly impact women's health.
• Uterine fibroid embolisation (UFE) is an established treatment option.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the effectiveness of uterine fibroid embolisation for symptomatic fibroids in a local population.
• To assess clinical outcomes and fibroid size changes post-embolisation.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective analysis of 12 patients undergoing UFE with polyvinyl alcohol.
• Pre-embolisation pelvic MRI and post-procedure clinical/imaging follow-up.
• Assessment of symptom improvement and fibroid size reduction.

Main Results:

• Successful embolisation in all patients.
• Significant symptom reduction: 88% improvement in menorrhagia, 100% in pain within six months.
• Fibroid size reduction ranged from 17-63%; two patients experienced infection.

Conclusions:

• Uterine fibroid embolisation is a recognized treatment for symptomatic fibroids.
• Further studies with larger cohorts are needed to confirm long-term efficacy in the local population.