Uterine artery embolisation for symptomatic adenomyosis—Mid-term results

Bratby MJ, Mark Bratby, M J Bratby, Walker WJ, W J Walker
European journal of radiology · 2008 · vol. 70(1) , pp. 128–132 · doi:10.1016/j.ejrad.2007.12.009 · PMID:18280686 · W2074025383
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This paper reports mid-term outcomes of uterine artery embolization for women experiencing symptoms of adenomyosis.

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PurposeTo evaluate the role of uterine artery embolisation (UAE) in the treatment of adenomyosis.Materials and methods27 women with symptomatic adenomyosis diagnosed on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) underwent UAE between 1998 and 2004. Clinical evaluation using a standardised questionnaire was made at regular intervals after embolisation to assess patient outcome.ResultsThe diagnosis of adenomyosis was confirmed histologically by transvaginal biopsy in 5 women. There were 14 women with associated uterine fibroids. Diffuse adenomyosis was identified in 18 women. A focal adenomyoma was present in another 8 women. In 1 patient adenomyosis was not classified. All patients except one underwent bilateral uterine artery embolisation. There was an initial favourable clinical response, with improvement of menorrhagia in 79% (13/16) of patients at 12 months. Follow-up data was available on a total of 14 patients at 2 and 3 years after embolisation. 45.5% (5/11) reported a deterioration in menorrhagia symptoms at 2 years.ConclusionUAE for symptomatic adenomyosis is effective in the short-term but there is a high rate of recurrence of clinical symptoms 2 year following treatment.

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Endometriosis Endometriosis Magnetic Resonance Imaging Uterine Artery Embolization Uterine Diseases Uterine Diseases Adult Endometriosis Female Humans Longitudinal Studies Middle Aged Treatment Outcome Uterine Artery Embolization Uterine Diseases

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