New treatments for uterine fibroids.
Since the introduction of uterine artery embolization as a minimally invasive treatment option for uterine fibroids, there has been a great deal of effort made toward developing other options for these patients. These options approach the problem differently, either with direct targeting of individual fibroids, organ-wide targeting of multiple fibroids, and systemic therapy to address the problem of fibroids using a hormonal approach. This review will focus on the different techniques and different philosophies that have been applied to the treatment of fibroids during the past decade.
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Gary
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Department of Radiology, Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY 12208, USA. sisking@mail.amc.edu
D017115:Catheter Ablation; D005260:Female; D006727:Hormone Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy; D010535:Laparoscopy; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000628:therapy*; D014464:Ultrasonic Therapy; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy*; D014599:Uterus / Q000098:blood supply*
D006727:Hormone Antagonists