Uterine artery embolisation as an effective choice for symptomatic fibroids: Five-year outcome
Background: Uterine artery embolisation for the treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids is a relatively new but internationally recognised procedure. The present study seeks to report the results of the largest South African series of uterine artery embolisations for symptomatic fibroids to date....
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doaj-c2daf105e4714d63a4a8fee22dda5b632020-11-24T22:53:40ZengAOSISSouth African Journal of Radiology1027-202X2078-67782016-03-01201e1e510.4102/sajr.v20i1.959659Uterine artery embolisation as an effective choice for symptomatic fibroids: Five-year outcomePaul Rischbieter0Christine Sinclair1Andrew Lawson2Samia Ahmad3Department of Radiology, University of PretoriaDepartment of Radiology, University of PretoriaDepartment of Radiology, University of Pretoria, South AfricaDepartment of Radiology, University of PretoriaBackground: Uterine artery embolisation for the treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids is a relatively new but internationally recognised procedure. The present study seeks to report the results of the largest South African series of uterine artery embolisations for symptomatic fibroids to date. It is the fourth article to be published in South Africa on the outcomes of this procedure, and the largest South African series to date. Objective: To evaluate the long-term efficacy of uterine artery embolisation in women with symptomatic fibroids in a tertiary hospital in South Africa. Methods: Eighty-two women who presented for uterine artery embolisation at a single site in South Africa for symptomatic fibroids were retrospectively studied. Outcomes included recurrence and re-intervention rates, patient satisfaction and complication rate. Results: Two patients required repeat embolisation, and one patient experienced fibroid recurrence without further intervention. No repeat myomectomies were performed. Eighty percent of patients reported being satisfied, 12% partially satisfied and 7% not satisfied. No major complications were reported. Conclusion: Uterine artery embolisation was shown to be a good choice in the treatment of symptomatic fibroids and presents favourable long-term outcomes in the South African population.https://sajr.org.za/index.php/sajr/article/view/959Fibroid embolization, leiomyoma, fibroid |
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Uterine artery embolisation as an effective choice for symptomatic fibroids: Five-year outcome |
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Uterine artery embolisation as an effective choice for symptomatic fibroids: Five-year outcome |
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Uterine artery embolisation as an effective choice for symptomatic fibroids: Five-year outcome |
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Uterine artery embolisation as an effective choice for symptomatic fibroids: Five-year outcome |
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Uterine artery embolisation as an effective choice for symptomatic fibroids: Five-year outcome |
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uterine artery embolisation as an effective choice for symptomatic fibroids: five-year outcome |
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Background: Uterine artery embolisation for the treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids is a relatively new but internationally recognised procedure. The present study seeks to report the results of the largest South African series of uterine artery embolisations for symptomatic fibroids to date. It is the fourth article to be published in South Africa on the outcomes of this procedure, and the largest South African series to date.
Objective: To evaluate the long-term efficacy of uterine artery embolisation in women with symptomatic fibroids in a tertiary hospital in South Africa.
Methods: Eighty-two women who presented for uterine artery embolisation at a single site in South Africa for symptomatic fibroids were retrospectively studied. Outcomes included recurrence and re-intervention rates, patient satisfaction and complication rate.
Results: Two patients required repeat embolisation, and one patient experienced fibroid recurrence without further intervention. No repeat myomectomies were performed. Eighty percent of patients reported being satisfied, 12% partially satisfied and 7% not satisfied. No major complications were reported.
Conclusion: Uterine artery embolisation was shown to be a good choice in the treatment of symptomatic fibroids and presents favourable long-term outcomes in the South African population. |
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Fibroid embolization, leiomyoma, fibroid |
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