Effects of uterine artery embolization on life quality in premenopausal women
S Gyroglou, A Liberis, B Manav, P Naoumis, C Bouschanetsis, G Galazios, P Tsikouras · Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde · 2016 · Heft 10
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Purpose: To evaluate the quality of life after uterine artery embolization (UAE) treatment for uterine fibroids (UF) of premenopausal women. Patients and methods: In this retrospective study enrolled 96 participants, aged 32 – 49 years, who underwent UAE for symptomatic UF. UAE consisted of unilateral femoral artery puncture, bilateral selective catheterization of uterine arteries using 4-F Cobra 1 or Simmons 1 catheters, super selective catheterizations with microcatheters 2,7-F (bypassing vaginal and cervical arteries or even ovarians) and use of precise calibrated polyzene coated microspheres 700 µm in diamet…
