Semin intervent Radiol 2000; Volume 17(Number 03): 223-236
DOI: 10.1055/s-2000-9410
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Uterine Artery Embolization: Historical and Anatomic Considerations

Richard Shlansky-Goldberg
  • Division of Interventional Radiology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Publication Date:
31 December 2000 (online)

ABSTRACT

Current techniques for uterine arteriography have greatly improved from those of the mid-1950s. Uterine artery arteriography and embolization has become an extremely valuable therapy for patients with gynecologic and obstetrical bleeding emergencies. Currently, embolization is performed in more often for the treatment of fibroids. Knowledge of the arterial supply to the uterus and ovaries is essential for safe and effective uterine artery embolization. In addition, as experience grows with embolization for fibroids, its application to patients with postpartum and postsurgical bleeding complications, problems with placentation and implantation, and uterine arteriovenous malformations should increase.

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