Evidences in Uterine Artery Embolization: A Radiologist's Primer

Abstract

Uterine artery embolization is an established minimally invasive therapy for symptomatic fibroids. It has also been used for other diseases of the uterus, including adenomyosis, uterine arteriovenous malformation, ectopic pregnancy, abnormal invasive placenta, and postpartum hemorrhage. In this review, we provide an updated and comprehensive review of uterine artery embolization based on the evidence published. We review the indications, the role of MRI, technical aspects, and complications of the procedure. The issues with a future pregnancy, risk of infertility, and fetal radiation are discussed as well.

Keywords

• uterine artery embolization
• fibroids
• arteriovenous malformation
• pseudoaneurysm
• perinatal period
• ectopic pregnancy