Original Research
Uterine artery embolisation as an effective choice for symptomatic fibroids: Five-year outcome
Submitted: 23 November 2015 | Published: 31 March 2016
About the author(s)
Paul Rischbieter, Department of Radiology, University of Pretoria, South AfricaChristine Sinclair, Department of Radiology, University of Pretoria, South Africa
Andrew Lawson, Department of Radiology, University of Pretoria, South Africa
Samia Ahmad, Department of Radiology, University of Pretoria, South Africa
Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the long-term efficacy of uterine artery embolisation in women with symptomatic fibroids in a tertiary hospital in South Africa.
Methods: Eighty-two women who presented for uterine artery embolisation at a single site in South Africa for symptomatic fibroids were retrospectively studied. Outcomes included recurrence and re-intervention rates, patient satisfaction and complication rate.
Results: Two patients required repeat embolisation, and one patient experienced fibroid recurrence without further intervention. No repeat myomectomies were performed. Eighty percent of patients reported being satisfied, 12% partially satisfied and 7% not satisfied. No major complications were reported.
Conclusion: Uterine artery embolisation was shown to be a good choice in the treatment of symptomatic fibroids and presents favourable long-term outcomes in the South African population.
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