Complications Associated with Uterine Artery Embolisation for Fibroids
Joint Authors
Source
Obstetrics and Gynecology International
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-11-23
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Uterine artery embolisation (UAE) is a relative newcomer to the mainstream treatment modalities available for fibroid-related problems.
The efficacy of UAE is indisputable and has been shown to be comparable to hysterectomy in the short term in large-scale trials.
Moreover, compared with hysterectomy, UAE is less invasive, carries a superior risk profile, and, importantly, preserves the uterus.
UAE therefore offers patients symptom relief whilst at the same time retaining reproductive potential.
Notably however, although women can have successful pregnancies following UAE, it is becoming increasingly evident that pregnancies after UAE are more risky especially during the early stages.
Long-term outcome data from randomised trials involving UAE have very recently become available and show that whilst high satisfaction rates previously identified during early-stage followup are sustained, one notable drawback is a substantial risk of reintervention.
It remains to be seen how this facet of UAE will impact on its future uptake.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Memtsa, Maria& Homer, Hayden. 2011. Complications Associated with Uterine Artery Embolisation for Fibroids. Obstetrics and Gynecology International،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1002620
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Memtsa, Maria& Homer, Hayden. Complications Associated with Uterine Artery Embolisation for Fibroids. Obstetrics and Gynecology International No. 2012 (Dec. 2012), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1002620
American Medical Association (AMA)
Memtsa, Maria& Homer, Hayden. Complications Associated with Uterine Artery Embolisation for Fibroids. Obstetrics and Gynecology International. 2011. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1002620
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1002620