Uterine artery embolisation for myomata: technical considerations

Authors
Aymard, A Houdart, E Herbreteau, D Chapot, R Vallee, JN Merland, JJ
Citation
A. Aymard et al., Uterine artery embolisation for myomata: technical considerations, MIN INVAS T, 8(6), 1999, pp. 403-406
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
MINIMALLY INVASIVE THERAPY & ALLIED TECHNOLOGIES
ISSN journal
13645706 → ACNP
Volume
8
Issue
6
Year of publication
1999
Pages
403 - 406
Database
ISI
SICI code
1364-5706(199912)8:6<403:UAEFMT>2.0.ZU;2-Q
Abstract
Uterine artery embolisation is a well-known technique for the treatment of acute pelvic haemorrhage. It has been developed for myomata in order to tre at the lesion and improve symptoms. Precise and careful techniques of cathe terisation allow adequate devascularisation using polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) p articles. Adequate medical preparation prior to the procedure and post-proc edural major analgesic therapy are mandatory.