Uterine artery embolization & gynecologic embolotherapy

Written by interventional radiologists and gynecologists, this volume is the first comprehensive reference on uterine artery embolization, a minimally invasive procedure for treating uterine fibroids. The first section provides a thorough understanding of uterine fibroids, pelvic anatomy, gynecologic evaluation of patients with fibroids, and pelvic and uterine imaging. The second section guides practitioners step by step through the embolization procedure, including patient selection and preparation, peri-procedural patient management, technique, choice of embolies, and pitfalls. Chapters discuss therapeutic outcomes, management of complications, and pregnancy after uterine artery embolization. The book also includes chapters on uterine embolization for obstetrical and gynecologic hemorrhage.

Foreword by JJ Merland UNDERSTANDING UTERINE FIBROIDS Uterine Fibroids and Fibroid Embolization, James B. Spies, Jean-Pierre Pelage Uterine Fibroids: Background and Significance for Uterine Artery Embolization, Uche Ezeh, Elizabeth A. Stewart Pelvic Anatomy Relevant in Uterine Embolization, Jackeline Gomez-Jorge Gynecologic Evaluation of Patients with Fibroids, Keith Isaacson Imaging of Leiomyomata, the Uterus, and the Pelvis, Reena C. Jha, Sandra J. Allison, Susan M. Ascher Surgical Therapies for Uterine Leiomyomata, Jeffrey Y. Lin THE UTERINE EMBOLIZATION PROCEDURE FOR FIBROIDS Patient Selection and Preparation for Uterine Artery Embolization, David M. Hovsepian Periprocedural Patient Management, Joseph Bonn, James B. Spies Technique of Uterine Artery Embolization and Choice of Embolics, Jean-Pierre Pelage, Michel Wassef, Pascal Lacombe, Alexandre Laurent The Pitfalls of Uterine Embolization: Avoiding the Failed Procedure, James B Spies OUTCOME FROM THERAPY Uterine Fibroid Embolization: Where Are We??An Outcome Analysis, Margaret H. Lee, Hsin-Yi Lee, Scott C. Goodwin Management of Complications, Gary Siskin Pregnancy and Uterine Artery Embolization, Jean-Pierre Pelage, Woodruff Walker, Denis Jacob, Olivier Le Dref UTERINE EMBOLIZATION IN OTHERCLINICAL SETTINGS Embolization for the Management of Obstetrical Hemorrhage, Antoinette R. Roth, Scott C. Goodwin, Suresh Vedantham, Michael L. Douek, James B. Spies Embolization for the Management of Gynecologic Hemorrhage, Antoinette R. Roth, Scott C. Goodwin, Suresh Vedantham, Michael L. Douek, James B. Spies