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Article: Uterine Artery Embolization: A Promising Treatment Modality for Uterine Leiomyomata.
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- Radiology Alert
- Article date:
- April 1, 2000
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Uterine Artery Embolization: A Promising Treatment Modality for Uterine Leiomyomata
Abstract & Commentary
Synopsis: Uterine artery embolization for the treatment of uterine fibroids is a minimally invasive technique with low complication rates and good clinical efficacy.
Source: Goodwin SC, et al. Uterine artery embolization for the treatment of uterine leiomyomata midterm results. J Vasc Interv Radiol 1999;10(9):1159-1165.
Uterine fibroids are fairly common in women in their mid-30s or older with a reported incidence of 20%-40%. Hysterectomy is the traditional treatment modality for symptomatic fibroids. Alternative treatments ...