Uterine artery embolization for treatment of symptomatic fibroids.
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چکیده
Over the past decade, uterine artery embolization (UAE) has become a popular alternative treatment for women with symptomatic fibroids who desire uterine preservation and/or the avoidance of surgical intervention. In this article, the history of UAE, preprocedure patient evaluation and patient selection, procedure technique, and expected UAE outcomes are reviewed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
دوره 87 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004