Uterine artery embolisation for the treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids
Journal Title: Postępy Nauk Medycznych - Year 2015, Vol 28, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction. Uterine fibroids are the most common benign uterine tumours which can be treated with conservative, surgery or minimally invasive methods. Selection of patients for embolisation seems to be essential.Aim. Assessment of efficacy and safety of uterine artery embolisation with hydrogel microparticles coated with an anti-inflammatory agent for reduction in symptomatic uterine fibroid volumes.Material and methods. In the prospective observational study carried out between January 2011 and December 2013, 206 patients with symptomatic fibroids were qualified for uterine artery embolisation. 118 aged 32 to 51 (average 39), who reported for follow-ups 3-4 months after procedures, were evaluated. According to the number of fibroids, patients with 2/4 fibroids predominated (78 patients), followed by those with single fibroids (25) and with myomatous uteri (14 patients). According to fibroid sizes, 4 groups were distinguished: < 7 cm in 77 patients, 7-12 cm in 19, > 12 cm in 8, and myomatous uteri in 14 patientsResults. A mean decrease in fibroid volume in the entire study population was 62%, ranging from 9% in the patient with a hyalinised fibroid to 100% in patients with separated submucosal fibroids.Conclusions. UAE is a safe and effective treatment for symptomatic uterine fibroids. In addition to reducing the symptoms, significantly reduces their volume. The key to success is proper qualification, as well as cooperation between the radiologist and the gynecologist.
Authors and Affiliations
Krzysztof Pyra, Tomasz Jargiełło, Anna Drelich-Zbroja, Michał Górnik, Klaudia Karska, Łukasz Światłowski, Małgorzata Szczerbo-Trojanowska
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