Uterine Artery Embolization for the Treatment of Adenomyosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Annefleur M de Bruijn, de Bruijn AM, Smink M, Marieke Smink, Lohle PNM, Paul N M Lohle, Judith A F Huirne, Huirne JAF, Twisk JWR, Jos W R Twisk, Caroline Wong, Caroline F C Wong, Wong C, Linda Schoonmade, Wouter J K Hehenkamp
Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR · 2017 · vol. 28(12) , pp. 1629–1642.e1 · doi:10.1016/j.jvir.2017.07.034 · PMID:29032946 · W2763840016
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This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the efficacy and safety of uterine artery embolization as a treatment for adenomyosis, synthesizing available evidence to inform clinical practice.

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The effect of uterine artery embolization (UAE) on symptomatic adenomyosis was evaluated in a systematic review and meta-analysis. Four groups were evaluated: short-term ( 12 months) pure adenomyosis, and long-term combined adenomyosis. Improvement of symptoms occurred in 83.1% (872/1,049) of patients. Reported symptom reduction was 4.8% greater in the short-term combined group (P = .169) and 11.4% greater in the long-term combined group (P = .003). Uterine volume was reduced in all patients at 3 months. The effects of UAE on symptom improvement and uterine volume reduction in patients with adenomyosis are encouraging.

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adenomyosis

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Adenomyosis Uterine Artery Embolization Adenomyosis Female Humans Leiomyoma Leiomyoma Uterine Artery Embolization Uterine Neoplasms Uterine Neoplasms

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