Beyond Hysterectomy: Uterine Artery Embolization - American ...
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RESULTS<br />
Over 50,000 treated in U.S.<br />
Technical success rates = average 98%<br />
High rate of clinical success<br />
- > 90% require no further treatment<br />
- > 85% significant decrease bleeding<br />
- > 90% decrease mass-effect<br />
Average volume reduction<br />
- uterus 35-40%<br />
- fibroids 40-50%<br />
Am J Obstet Gynecol 1997;176:938-948<br />
Radiology 1998;208:625-629