Uterine artery embolization for the treatment of adenomyosis: a review.

Authors :: Popovic M
Puchner S
Berzaczy D
Lammer J
Bucek RA
Source :: Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR [J Vasc Interv Radiol] 2011 Jul; Vol. 22 (7), pp. 901-9; quiz 909. Date of Electronic Publication: 2011 May 12.
Publication Year :: 2011
Abstract: During the past 10 years, uterine artery embolization (UAE) has been investigated as a possible therapy for adenomyosis. All publications available from 1999 through 2010 are included in this report. Levels of evidence and trial classifications were evaluated according to the guidelines developed by the United States Preventive Services Task Force. Long-term data are available from 511 affected women from 15 studies. Improvements were reported by 387 patients (75.7%). The median follow-up was 26.9 months. UAE as treatment for adenomyosis shows significant clinical and symptomatic improvements on a short- and long-term basis.<br /> (Copyright © 2011 SIR. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)