Uterine Artery Embolisation for Symptomatic Fibroids
Author Information
Author(s): Subramaniam RN MBBS, MMed, Vijayananthan A MBBS, MRad, Omar SZ MBBS, MMed, Nawawi O MBBS, MRad, FRCR, Abdullah BJJ MBBS, FRCR
Primary Institution: University of Malaya Medical Centre
Hypothesis
Is uterine artery embolisation a safe and effective alternative to surgery for women with symptomatic fibroids?
Conclusion
Uterine artery embolisation is a safe and effective treatment for symptomatic fibroids, with many patients experiencing significant symptom relief.
Supporting Evidence
- 90% of patients reported improvement in symptoms after 1 year.
- 17 patients had total disappearance of their fibroids after 1 year.
- 28 patients had more than 50% reduction in fibroid size after 1 year.
- 5 patients underwent total abdominal hysterectomy after UAE.
Takeaway
Doctors used a special procedure to help women with painful fibroids without needing surgery, and most felt better afterward.
Methodology
Fifty women with symptomatic fibroids were treated with transcatheter uterine artery embolisation, followed by clinical and MRI follow-ups.
Limitations
The follow-up period of 1 year is too short, and a standard quality-of-life questionnaire was not used.
Participant Demographics
Women aged 38 to 52 years, with a mean age of 43, presenting with symptomatic fibroids.
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