Clinical application of arterial embolization for the treatment of uterine leiomyoma
- VernacularTitle:子宫肌瘤动脉栓塞治疗的临床应用
- Author:
Wei WU
;
Zhigang CHENG
;
Yongsheng LIU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Uterine leiomyoma;
Uterine artery embolization;
Silk particles.
- From:
Journal of Interventional Radiology
2001;0(06):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To explore the curative effects, side effects and complications of arterial embolization for the treatment of uterine leiomyoma.Methods Bilateral uterine arterial embolization with silk particles of 350～500 ?m was performed in 16 cases of uterine leiomyomas with uterine hemorrhage as the main complaint.Results 15 patients underwent technically successful embolization. No serious complications occurred. The patients were followed up for 3～12 months. Menses returned to regular cycle. In the patients with anemia, the hemoglobin concentration rose up to normal level. The sizes of uterine leiomyoma decreased by 52% after 6 months of the treatment.Conclusions Uterine arterial embolization is an effective and less invasive therapy with no serious complications for patients with uterine leiomyoma, especially for presentation of the uterus.
