Nieves A

No ORCID on file · 3 papers in corpus · active 2016-2019
2019
FIRSTT study: randomized controlled trial of uterine artery embolization vs focused ultrasound surgery.
American journal of obstetrics and gynecology ·doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2018.10.032

BackgroundUterine leiomyomas (fibroid tumors) cause considerable symptoms in 30-50% of women and are the leading cause of hysterectomy in the United States. Women with uterine fibroid tumors often seek uterine-preserving treatments, but com…

2017
Periprocedural outcomes comparing fibroid embolization and focused ultrasound: a randomized controlled trial and comprehensive cohort analysis.
American journal of obstetrics and gynecology ·doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2016.12.177

BackgroundUterine fibroids are a common problem for reproductive-aged women, yet little comparative effectiveness research is available to guide treatment choice. Uterine artery embolization and magnetic resonance imaging-guided focused ult…

2016
Fibroid interventions: reducing symptoms today and tomorrow: extending generalizability by using a comprehensive cohort design with a randomized controlled trial.
American journal of obstetrics and gynecology ·doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2016.04.001

BackgroundUterine fibroids are an important source of morbidity for reproductive-aged women. Despite an increasing number of alternatives, hysterectomies account for about 75% of all fibroid interventional treatments. Evidence is lacking to…