[Value of preoperative embolization of uterine fibroma: report of a multicenter series of 31 cases]

Contracept Fertil Sex. 1995 Jan;23(1):45-9.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Pre-operative embolization of fibroids, an intervention radiology technique, significantly reduces the per and post-operative bleeding. It is an interesting alternative in the looking after of patients who have to undergo multiple myomectomies or the operation of voluminous fibroids responsible of large bleeding.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Multicenter Study

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Blood Loss, Surgical / prevention & control*
  • Embolization, Therapeutic* / methods
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leiomyoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Leiomyoma / surgery*
  • Preoperative Care / methods*
  • Radiography
  • Uterine Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Uterine Neoplasms / surgery*