title: Uterine artery occlusion: what is the evidence?
abstract: Symptomatic uterine fibroids are a relatively common gynecologic condition. In the past, fibroids were exclusively treated by myomectomy and/or hysterectomy. With the advent of uterine artery embolization or uterine artery occlusion, there now exist minimally invasive approaches to fibroid therapy especially for women in whom surgery is contraindicated or for those who wish to retain their uterus and possibly fertility. Fertility and pregnancy outcomes after these minimally invasive therapies are currently being evaluated.
authors.affiliation: St Joseph's Health Care, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada. george.vilos@sjhc.london.on.ca
authors.forename: George A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Vilos
authors.forename: Jackie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hollett-Caines
authors.forename: Fred
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Burbank
mesh_terms: D001158:Arteries / Q000601:surgery*; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005298:Fertility; D006801:Humans; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000601:surgery*; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D018579:Patient Selection; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014599:Uterus / Q000098:blood supply*