Uterine Artery Embolization
Advantages of UAE
- Avoids general anesthesia
- Avoids hysterectomy
- Avoids major surgery
- Minimizes blood loss (safe for markedly anemic patients; and
patients who refuse blood transfusion)
- Leaves no scars
- Can be used in women with prior myomectomy
- Suitable for high-risk surgical candidates
- Shortens hospital stay
- Faster recovery period
- Preserves uterus
What patients should expect 
Information
in this section is provided by Rhode
Island Hospital's department of radiology, which offers a complete
range of diagnostic and interventional procedures for women, including
uterine artery embolization, a leading treatment for fibroid tumors. Back
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