Uterine Artery Embolisation ( UAE) is a newcomer in treatment modalities available for fibroid-related problems. The efficacy of UAE has shown to be comparable to hysterectomy in the short term in large-scale trials. As this technique is gaining popularity, it is important to know about the risks and complications associated with this technique. Short term follow-up data from randomised controlled trials have established UAE as a safe and effective alternative to hysterectomy for alleviating fibroid-related disorders such as menorrhagia and pressure symptoms.
Further, as compared with hysterectomy, UAE is less invasive, carries a superior risk profile, and, importantly, preserves the uterus. Periprocedural side effects of UAE UAE exploits the differential recovery ability between fibroids and normal uterine tissue in response to ischaemia that is induced at the arteriolar level. Using a…
