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- Title
Contrast-enhanced sonography during uterine artery embolization for the treatment of leiomyomas.
- Authors
Marret, H.; Tranquart, F.; Sauget, S.; Alonso, A. M.; Cottier, J.-P.; Herbreteau, D.
- Abstract
Uterine artery embolization (UAE) is a successful and safe treatment for symptomatic leiomyomas. However, rare complications such as premature menopause and uterine necrosis can arise because of embolization of non-target tissues. We studied the feasibility of using contrast-enhanced sonography with intravenous SonoVue just before, during and after complete occlusion of both uterine arteries. In a patient with multiple, large, symptomatic leiomyomas, contrast-enhanced imaging established that the UAE was technically successful and that myometrial vascularity was not reduced. Our case suggests that ultrasound contrast agents may have a role in monitoring UAE and thus may help prevent ischemic complications. Further studies are required to confirm this.
- Subjects
UTERINE circulation; SMOOTH muscle tumors; THERAPEUTIC embolization; UTERINE fibroids; PRENATAL diagnosis
- Publication
Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2004, Vol 23, Issue 1, p77
- ISSN
0960-7692
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/uog.944