Venous thromboembolism after uterine fibroid embolization.

Thromboembolic complications after uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) are infrequent. The incidence and predisposing factors of thromboembolism after UFE are unknown. We present eight cases of nonfatal thromboembolic complications after UFE and estimate the frequency of such events as 0.

Long-term outcome of uterine artery embolization of leiomyomata.

Objective: To determine the long-term outcome from uterine artery embolization for leiomyomata.

Methods: In a prospective study, 200 consecutive patients treated with uterine embolization were each followed for 5 years. Outcome, including symptom status compared with baseline, reinterventions, menstrual status, and satisfaction were recorded.