A Case of Uterine Fibroids Necrosis after Transarterial Embolization for Treatment of Uterine Fibroids.

Hong, Min; Kim, Ill Han; Han, Hyuck Dong; Kim, Young Ju; Song, Ji Sun; Cho, Mee Yon

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Korean Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology 1999;42(2):432-435.
Published online January 1, 2001.

A Case of Uterine Fibroids Necrosis after Transarterial Embolization for Treatment of Uterine Fibroids.

Min Hong, Ill Han Kim, Hyuck Dong Han, Young Ju Kim, Ji Sun Song, Mee Yon Cho

Abstract

Uterine fibroids are the most common benign tumor of the female genital tract. Traditional therapy for symptomatic fibroids has been either myomectomy or hysterectony, depending on whether futhur fertility is desire. A promised new altermative therapy-embolization of the uterine arteries- is now available. A 29 year-old woman was diagnosed of uterine fibroid by ultrasonogram and other techniques. We have experienced one case of uterine fibroid necrosis after transarterial embolization. Now we report a case of uterine artery embolization for treattement of uterine fibriods with a brief review.

Key Words: Transarterial embolization, Uterine fibroids

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