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Review
. 2005 Aug;27(8):775-80.
doi: 10.1016/s1701-2163(16)30730-7.

Improving quality of care for patients undergoing arterial embolization for uterine fibroids: case report and review

Sukhbir S Singh  1 , George A Vilos, C Meg McLachlin, Roman I Kozak, Margaretha Rebel
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Review

Improving quality of care for patients undergoing arterial embolization for uterine fibroids: case report and review

Sukhbir S Singh et al. J Obstet Gynaecol Can. 2005 Aug.

Abstract

Background: Uterine artery embolization (UAE) is an effective and accepted management option for symptomatic uterine fibroids. This case report presents a complication following UAE and is followed by a review outlining the need to monitor quality of care for women who undergo this procedure.

Case: A 37-year-old woman presented with fever and general malaise refractory to medical treatment 16 days after UAE was performed to treat a symptomatic fibroid. At hysterectomy, 20 days after UAE, a 10 cm necrotic and infected submucosal fibroid with cervicitis was identified.

Conclusion: Complications of UAE for treatment of fibroids will be minimized if patients are selected appropriately, if the procedure is performed correctly, and if outcomes, efficacy, and complication rates are monitored.

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