Uterine Artery Embolization for Single Fibroid | [Medical Forum • 2022]

Author(s):

1. Wajid Ali: Department of Radiology, SIMS/Services Hospital, Lahore.Pakistan

2. Bushra Haq: Department of Gynae Unit II, SIMS/Services Hospital, Lahore.Pakistan

3. Awais Ahmad: Department of Radiology KEMU/Mayo Hospital, Lahore.Pakistan

4. Tabeer Malik: Department of Paediatric Surgery, SIMS/Services Hospital, Lahore.Pakistan

5. Rabia Akram: Fauji Foundation Hospital, Lahore.Pakistan

6. Shahid Malik: Department of Community Medicine, Sahara Medical College, Lahore.Pakistan

Abstract:

Objective: Efficacy of uterine Artery Embolization for Single Fibroid Study Design: Descriptive cross sectional study Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Mayo Hospital, Lahore and Services Hospital, Lahore from May, 2019 to November, 2020. Materials and Methods: A total of 37 patients with single fibroid of less than 10cm in size underwent UAE by Sildenger` s Technique. Both uterine fibroids were thrombosed with embosphere 500 micron and were followed for six months. Results: In 4 patients procedure could not be completed. In one of these patients procedure was abandoned due to extreme anxiety and non-cooperation while 3 had arterial spasm resulting in cancellation of procedure. In 25 patients there was complete necrosis of fibroid and 3 out of these 25 patients conceived during follow up period. In 6 patients procedure resulted in partial necrosis of fibroid and in 2 patients there was complete failure of procedure. These 8 patients had to undergo myomectomy. Conclusion: UAE is minimal invasive uterus sparing procedure for management of uterine fibroid with short hospital stay.

Page(s): 8-11

DOI: DOI not available

Published: Journal: Medical Forum, Volume: 33, Issue: 6, Year: 2022

Keywords:

Pelvic pain , Menorrhagia , Uterine Fibroid , UAE Uterine artery embolization

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