TY - JOUR
T1 - V. Uterine fibroid embolization
T2 - Management of complications
AU - Sterling, Keith M.
AU - Vogelzang, Robert L.
AU - Chrisman, Howard B.
AU - Worthington-Kirsch, Robert L.
AU - Machan, Lindsay S.
AU - Goodwin, Scott C.
AU - Andrews, Robert T.
AU - Hovsepian, David M.
AU - Smith, Steven J.
AU - Bonn, Joseph
N1 - Copyright:
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PY - 2002
Y1 - 2002
N2 - Fortunately, the number of complications reported after uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) is extremely low. Angiographic mishap or drug reaction are probably more common than purely UFE-related complications. However, the possibility of infection or necrosis of the uterus, with their significant attendant morbidity, is a sobering reminder that embolotherapy can have a powerful impact on the target organ(s). Knowledge of the expected time course for symptom resolution and the often confusing imaging findings shortly after UFE are critical for avoiding unnecessary delay in surgical intervention or, perhaps more important, an inappropriate rush to surgery when antibiotics alone will suffice. Other complications include alteration of uterine physiology, which may disrupt sexual function, and menstrual irregularity and even premature menopause.
AB - Fortunately, the number of complications reported after uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) is extremely low. Angiographic mishap or drug reaction are probably more common than purely UFE-related complications. However, the possibility of infection or necrosis of the uterus, with their significant attendant morbidity, is a sobering reminder that embolotherapy can have a powerful impact on the target organ(s). Knowledge of the expected time course for symptom resolution and the often confusing imaging findings shortly after UFE are critical for avoiding unnecessary delay in surgical intervention or, perhaps more important, an inappropriate rush to surgery when antibiotics alone will suffice. Other complications include alteration of uterine physiology, which may disrupt sexual function, and menstrual irregularity and even premature menopause.
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U2 - 10.1053/tvir.2002.124728
DO - 10.1053/tvir.2002.124728
M3 - Article
C2 - 12098108
AN - SCOPUS:0036310327
SN - 1089-2516
VL - 5
SP - 56
EP - 66
JO - Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology
JF - Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology
IS - 1
ER -