Advances in biomaterials and technologies for vascular embolization

J Hu, H Albadawi, BW Chong, AR Deipolyi… - Advanced …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Minimally invasive transcatheter embolization is a common nonsurgical procedure in
interventional radiology used for the deliberate occlusion of blood vessels for the treatment …

Non-surgical management of uterine fibroids

G Tropeano, S Amoroso… - Human reproduction …, 2008 - academic.oup.com
BACKGROUND: Efforts to develop alternatives to surgery for management of symptomatic
uterine fibroids have provided new techniques and new medications. This review …

Outcome of uterine artery embolization versus MR-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound treatment for uterine fibroids: long-term results

V Froeling, K Meckelburg, NF Schreiter… - European journal of …, 2013 - Elsevier
Objectives To compare the long-term outcome after uterine artery embolization (UAE) versus
magnetic resonance-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound (MR-g HIFU) for symptomatic …

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 …

Emerging embolic agents in endovascular embolization: an overview

CY Wang, J Hu, RA Sheth, R Oklu - Progress in Biomedical …, 2020 - iopscience.iop.org
Endovasular embolization treats diseased and malfunctioned vasculature through a
minimally invasive approach that significantly benefits patients. Advances in engineering …

Gelatine sponge particles: handling characteristics for endovascular use

HT Abada, J Golzarian - Techniques in vascular and interventional …, 2007 - Elsevier
Gelatin sponge particles have been used since the mid 1960's in interventional radiology. It
had played an important role as a temporary occlusive agent in the past. Embolization has …

Uterine artery embolization for fibroids: a review of current outcomes

MM Freed, JB Spies - Seminars in Reproductive Medicine, 2010 - thieme-connect.com
Since its introduction in 1995, uterine artery embolization (UAE) for fibroids has been
extensively investigated. Particularly in the last 3 to 4 years, several high-quality studies …

Long-term outcome of uterine artery embolization for symptomatic uterine leiomyomas

PNM Lohle, MJ Voogt, J De Vries, AJ Smeets… - Journal of Vascular and …, 2008 - Elsevier
PURPOSE: To evaluate long-term outcomes and factors associated with treatment failure
after uterine artery embolization (UAE) in women with symptomatic uterine leiomyomas …

Beyond hemostasis: spectrum of gynecologic and obstetric indications for transcatheter embolization

MD Katz, SB Sugay, DK Walker, SL Palmer, MV Marx - Radiographics, 2012 - pubs.rsna.org
Percutaneous vascular embolization is a useful therapeutic option for a wide range of
gynecologic and obstetric abnormalities. Transcatheter embolization procedures performed …

Clinical long-term outcome after uterine artery embolization: sustained symptom control and improvement of quality of life

C Scheurig-Muenkler, C Koesters, MJ Powerski… - Journal of Vascular and …, 2013 - Elsevier
PURPOSE: To evaluate long-term clinical efficacy of uterine artery embolization (UAE) for
uterine fibroids with respect to symptom control and improvement in quality of life …