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Indications and Outcomes of Uterine Artery Embolization in Patients with Uterine Leiomyomas
Joint Authors
Sasa, Hidenori
Kaji, Tatsumi
Furuya, Kenichi
Source
Obstetrics and Gynecology International
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-10-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
To investigate the indication and limitations of uterine artery embolization (UAE), we retrospectively analyzed the case of patients with uterine leiomyomas who had undergone UAE.
Methods.
During the past 7 years, 25 patients with uterine leiomyomas had undergone UAE in our hospital.
UAE was indicated in patients with menstrual disturbances such as hypermenorrhea or dysmenorrhea.
The outcomes of this procedure for uterine leiomyomas were analyzed.
Results.
Improvement in the menstrual symptoms and/or reduction in the leiomyoma size after UAE were observed in 24 patients (96.0%).
There was mean 67.9% reduction in the volume of leiomyomas at six months after UAE (P<0.05).
However, the symptoms recurred after UAE in 6 patients (24.0%), with multiple or intramural leiomyomas larger than 7 cm, which necessitated additional procedures.
Conclusion.
The indications and limitations of the UAE should be considered because of its noneffectiveness and/or recurrence in over 20% of patients with uterine leiomyomas.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sasa, Hidenori& Kaji, Tatsumi& Furuya, Kenichi. 2011. Indications and Outcomes of Uterine Artery Embolization in Patients with Uterine Leiomyomas. Obstetrics and Gynecology International،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sasa, Hidenori…[et al.]. Indications and Outcomes of Uterine Artery Embolization in Patients with Uterine Leiomyomas. Obstetrics and Gynecology International No. 2012 (Dec. 2012), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Sasa, Hidenori& Kaji, Tatsumi& Furuya, Kenichi. Indications and Outcomes of Uterine Artery Embolization in Patients with Uterine Leiomyomas. Obstetrics and Gynecology International. 2011. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1002699
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1002699