Uterine Fibroid Embolization in a Series of Women Older Than 50 Years: An Observational Study.

Women older than 50 years, and in particular postmenopausal, are not usually considered candidate for uterine artery embolization (UAE). We reviewed the outcome of UAE in a series of women older than 50 years, who presented with different symptoms of uterus enlargement. Women referred to the radiologist from gynecologists in the United Kingdom with minimal age over 50 years.

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) analysis of fibroid location in women achieving pregnancy after uterine artery embolization.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the fibroid morphology in a cohort of women achieving pregnancy following treatment with uterine artery embolization (UAE) for symptomatic uterine fibroids. A retrospective review of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the uterus was performed to assess pre-embolization fibroid morphology. Data were collected on fibroid size, type, and number and included analysis of follow-up imaging to assess response.

Pregnancy after uterine artery embolization for leiomyomata: a series of 56 completed pregnancies.

Objective: This study was undertaken to evaluate the incidence and outcome of pregnancies after uterine artery embolization (UAE) for symptomatic uterine fibroids.

Study Design: A retrospective analysis of all pregnancies after UAE by a single interventional radiologist.

Results: Fifty-six completed pregnancies were identified in approximately 1200 women after UAE.

Quality improvement guidelines for uterine artery embolization for symptomatic leiomyomata.

Uterine artery embolization (UAE) is assuming an important role in the treatment of women with symptomatic uterine leiomyomata worldwide. The following guidelines, which have been jointly published with the Society of Interventional Radiology in the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, are intended to ensure the safe practice of UAE by identifying the elements of appropriate patient selection, anticipated outcomes, and recognition of possible complications and their timely address.

Persistent vaginal discharge after uterine artery embolization for fibroid tumors: cause of the condition, magnetic resonance imaging appearance, and surgical treatment.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to establish the cause of and treatment for chronic vaginal discharge after uterine artery embolization.

Study Design: This was a retrospective review of the diagnosis and treatment of the procedure at 3 months.

Results: In 94% of patients, the condition either completely resolved or diminished to a nonproblematic level.