Quality improvement guidelines for uterine artery embolization for symptomatic leiomyomata

Uterine artery embolization (UAE) is assuming an important role in the treatment of women with symptomatic uterine leiomyomata worldwide. The following guidelines, which have been jointly published with the Society of Interventional Radiology in the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology,...

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Published in:Cardiovascular and interventional radiology 2004-07, Vol.27 (4), p.307-313
Main Authors: Hovsepian, David M, Siskin, Gary P, Bonn, Joseph, Cardella, John F, Clark, Timothy W I, Lampmann, Leo E, Miller, Donald L, Omary, Reed A, Pelage, Jean-Pierre, Rajan, Dheeraj, Schwartzberg, Marc S, Towbin, Richard B, Walker, Woodruff J, Sacks, David
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
ARTERIES
BIOMEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY
Embolization, Therapeutic - adverse effects
Embolization, Therapeutic - standards
Female
Humans
Hysterectomy
Leiomyoma - blood supply
Leiomyoma - therapy
PATIENTS
RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE
RECOMMENDATIONS
Treatment Outcome
URETERS
Uterine Neoplasms - blood supply
Uterine Neoplasms - therapy
Uterus - blood supply
VASCULAR DISEASES
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Summary:Uterine artery embolization (UAE) is assuming an important role in the treatment of women with symptomatic uterine leiomyomata worldwide. The following guidelines, which have been jointly published with the Society of Interventional Radiology in the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, are intended to ensure the safe practice of UAE by identifying the elements of appropriate patient selection, anticipated outcomes, and recognition of possible complications and their timely address.
ISSN:0174-1551
1432-086X
DOI:10.1007/s00270-004-0087-4