Embolization usually successful to treat fibroids.(POEMs) From: American Family Physician | Date: March 15, 2006| Author: French, Linda | COPYRIGHT 2006 American Academy of Family Physicians. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Clinical Question: What are the long-term outcomes for uterine artery embolization to treat uterine fibroids?

Setting: Outpatient (specialty)

Study Design: Cohort (prospective)

Allocation: Concealed

Synopsis: Uterine artery embolization is a less invasive intervention for the treatment of uterine fibroids than hysterectomy or myomectomy. In this cohort study, 200 women with uterine fibroids and associated symptoms were treated with uteri...

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