Beyond Hysterectomy: Uterine Artery Embolization - American ...
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UTERINE<br />
LEIOMYOMATA<br />
U.S. STATISTICS<br />
Most common pelvic mass in women<br />
- prevalence: 20-40% (= millions)<br />
- 75%: asymptomatic<br />
- 25%: menorrhagia, pain, mass effect<br />
600,000 Hysterectomies annually<br />
- approximately 1/3 for fibroids<br />
- cost: $4 Billion<br />
Nat’l Ctr for Health Stats. Vital Health Stat Series No. 13 (92). 1987