Uterine artery embolization for the treatment of fibroids
Topfer L A, Hailey D
Record ID 32002000899
English, French
Authors' objectives:
To summarise the available evidence on uterine artery embolization for the treatment of fibroids.
Authors' recommendations:
- UAE, or uterine fibroid embolization, is a nonsurgical treatment for uterine fibroids that preserves the uterus and offers women an alternative to surgical procedures such as hysterectomy and myomectomy.
- Evidence from controlled trials comparing fibroid treatments is not yet available. Case series reports indicate that UAE is a relatively safe and effective treatment for symptomatic fibroids.
- The effect of UAE on fertility and pregnancy is not known, though pregnancies following UAE have been reported.
- UAE may reduce health care costs associated with treating fibroids through shorter hospital stays and faster recoveries.
Authors' methods:
Overview
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
https://www.ccohta.ca/
Year Published:
2002
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Embolization, Therapeutic
- Uterine Diseases
- Uterus
- Leiomyoma
Contact
Organisation Name:
Canadian Coordinating Office for Health Technology Assessment
Contact Address:
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Contact Name:
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Contact Email:
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Copyright:
Canadian Coordinating Office for Health Technology Assessment (CCOHTA)
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