Uterine fibroid management: from the present to the future

J Donnez, MM Dolmans - Human reproduction update, 2016 - academic.oup.com
Uterine fibroids (also known as leiomyomas or myomas) are the most common form of
benign uterine tumors. Clinical presentations include abnormal bleeding, pelvic masses …

The role of angiogenic factors in fibroid pathogenesis: potential implications for future therapy

R Tal, JH Segars - Human reproduction update, 2014 - academic.oup.com
Background It is well established that tumors are dependent on angiogenesis for their
growth and survival. Although uterine fibroids are known to be benign tumors with reduced …

Role of MR imaging of uterine leiomyomas before and after embolization

SP Deshmukh, CF Gonsalves, FF Guglielmo… - Radiographics, 2012 - pubs.rsna.org
Leiomyoma, the most common uterine neoplasm, is composed of smooth muscle with
varying amounts of fibrous connective tissue. Most leiomyomas are asymptomatic, but …

Volumetric feedback ablation of uterine fibroids using magnetic resonance-guided high intensity focused ultrasound therapy

MJ Voogt, H Trillaud, YS Kim, WPTM Mali… - European …, 2012 - Springer
Objective The purpose of this prospective multicenter study was to assess the safety and
technical feasibility of volumetric Magnetic Resonance-guided High Intensity Focused …

Current concepts in uterine fibroid embolization

JC Bulman, SM Ascher, JB Spies - Radiographics, 2012 - pubs.rsna.org
Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) has become established as an accepted minimally
invasive treatment for uterine fibroids and should be considered a treatment option for …

Comparison of embolic agents used in uterine artery embolisation: a systematic review and meta-analysis

R Das, R Champaneria, JP Daniels… - Cardiovascular and …, 2014 - Springer
Purpose This study was designed to undertake systematic review and meta-analysis of
published comparative trials comparing embolic agents used in uterine artery embolisation …

Modeling seasonal variability of fecal coliform in natural surface waters using the modified SWAT

KH Cho, YA Pachepsky, M Kim, JC Pyo, MH Park… - Journal of …, 2016 - Elsevier
Fecal coliforms are indicators of pathogens and thereby, understanding of their fate and
transport in surface waters is important to protect drinking water sources and public health …

Long-term health-related quality of life and symptom severity following hysterectomy, myomectomy, or uterine artery embolization for the treatment of symptomatic …

RM Anchan, JB Spies, S Zhang, D Wojdyla… - American journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Few studies have directly compared different surgical procedures for uterine
fibroids with respect to long-term health-related quality of life outcomes and symptom …

Nonsurgical alternatives for uterine fibroids

E Zupi, G Centini, L Sabbioni, L Lazzeri… - Best practice & research …, 2016 - Elsevier
Highlights•UAE and MRgFUS are emerging as safe and effective alternatives to surgical
removal to treat symptomatic uterine fibroid.•Myomectomy remains the gold standard for …

Randomised controlled trial of particles used in uterine fibroid embolisation (PURE): non-spherical polyvinyl alcohol versus calibrated microspheres

R Das, A Wale, SA Renani, L Ratnam, L Mailli… - CardioVascular and …, 2022 - Springer
Purpose The PURE study is a randomised controlled trial (RCT) comparing the clinical and
MRI outcomes of patients treated with non-spherical polyvinyl alcohol, ns-PVA (Contour PVA …