Uterine Myomas: Endovascular Treatment

Semin Ultrasound CT MR. 2021 Feb;42(1):13-24. doi: 10.1053/j.sult.2020.07.002. Epub 2020 Jul 15.

Abstract

Uterine fibroids embolization is a safe and effective organ sparing treatment for fibroid-related symptoms based on a broad range of published evidence including randomized-controlled trials. Indication to treatment is usually the presence of symptomatic uterine fibroids. In this review, a systematic search of journal articles relevant to the treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids was conducted, with a special focus on the indication to treatment, technique, procedural outcomes and pain control. All clinical trials published in English language, representing original research, and reporting clinical outcomes associated with interventions for the management of symptomatic uterine fibroids were considered.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diagnostic Imaging / methods
  • Endovascular Procedures / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leiomyoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Leiomyoma / surgery*
  • Myoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Myoma / surgery*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Uterine Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Uterine Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Uterus / diagnostic imaging
  • Uterus / surgery