Figure 3. CT scan of the pelvis following uterine artery embolization without intravenous or oral contrast, showing retained contrast and embolic material in the fibroids and a normal-appearing ...

Vedantham S, Goodwin SC, McLucas B, Lee M, Perrella R, Forno AE, DeLeon M. Uterine Artery Embolization for Fibroids: Considerations in Patient Selection and Clinical Follow-up. MedGenMed 1(3), 1999.

Uterine fibroid embolization has become an alternative ... the microspheres block smaller vessels by going further into the artery. “And the uterine tissue, the muscle, or lining of the uterus ...

Destroys the lining of the uterus using some form of energy, such as heat. Uterine artery embolization. Decreases the blood supply to the fibroids, causing them to shrink. Hysterectomy. Surgical ...

If fibroids are causing severe symptoms, invasive treatments may include uterine artery embolization, uterine ablation, surgery to remove fibroids (myomectomy), or hysterectomy.

This study provides additional data demonstrating that uterine embolization appears safe ... restoration and ovarian protection. Uterine fibroids are a significant source of decreased quality ...

Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE ... This tube is manoeuvred through the uterine artery, injecting tiny particles into the arteries that supply blood to the uterus and fibroids.