Fibroids
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Uterine Fibroid Embolisation Uterine artery embolisation (UAE) is a minimally invasive treatment designed to preserve the uterus and fertility. Following sterile preparation of the groin using aseptic solution, local anaesthesia is infiltrated in the skin. This is followed by introducing a tiny catheter(size of pin hole)into the artery and advancing it into the artery that supplies the uterus and fibroid (uterine artery).Images are taken to confirm accurate positioning of the catheter and small particles (700-900 micron) are injected to stop blood flow into the fibroid. At the end of the procedure there should be no blood flow into the fibroid while the uterus remains perfused.
A 47-year old women with very heavy and prolonged period together with urinary frequency and urgency. The MRI shows very large uterus containing over 15 fibroids of various sizes.
6 months post uterine artery embolisation. The bleeding period has shortened to 5 days with no clots. The urinary symptoms have improved and she is now very satisfied with her quality of life. The MRI shows all fibroid lesions have no blood flowing through them indicating dead (inactive) fibroids.
Case studies and Images supplied by Dr M Hamady, Interventional Radiologist.
