Title Treatment of uterine fibroids with a.uterina embolisation: the experience of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences hospital Kauno Klinikos, Republican Vilnius University hospital, University hospital of Klaipeda /
Authors Bykovaitė, Raimonda ; Romeikienė, Karolina Eva ; Uljanionok, Diana
ISBN 9788376374222
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Is Part of 13th Warsaw International Medical Congress - 13th WIMC : Abstract Book : 11th-14th May, 2017 Warsaw, Poland / Students’ Scientific Association of the Medical University.. Warsaw : Students’ Scientific Association of the Medical University of Warsaw, 2017. p. 159-159, no. [180].. ISBN 9788376374222
Keywords [eng] Uterine neoplasms ; Leiomyoma ; Uterine artery embolization
Abstract [eng] Introduction: Uterine fibroids are among the most common benign uterine tumors, with an incidence between women of childbearing age various from 20 to 40 percent. After the evaluation of the most disturbing complaints of women, the patient's age, uterine myomas size, type and localization, it is necessary to choose the most appropriate treatment according to the patient's wishes. One of the alternatives to surgery or hormone treatment is uterine artery embolization. Aim of the study: To evaluate the frequency, results and the response of the patients to which the uterine artery embolization was applied, when treating uterine fibroids. Material and methods: The medical histories of women treated in 2008-2015 in hospital of LUHS Kauno Klinikos, the Republican Vilnius University Hospital and the University of Klaipeda Hospital were analysed retrospectively. Uterine artery embolization was applied to these women when treating uterine myomas. A questionnaire was conducted aiming to evaluate if the women are content with the procedure. The statistical analysis was carried out using the software Excel for Windows 2007 and SPSS 20.00 for Windows. The chosen level of significance is p<0,05. Results: 13 women who were had uterine artery embolisation when treating uterine fibroids took part in the research. The average age of the women was 41,69 ± 3,69 years. 61,5% (N=8 ) were diagnosed with anaemia prior to uterine artery embolisation. Before the procedure, all women experienced heavy and painful menstruation. Almost half (46,2%) had the feeling of pressure and full stomach. Some women (23,1%) suffered neurological symptoms, 15,4% of women had urination disorders. Prior to uterine artery embolization (UAE), 23,1% (N=3) of women had uterine fibroids removed surgically, for others UAE was their first choice of treatment. When evaluating the ultrasonography data after UAE, the results were: in 76,9% of the cases the size [...].
Published Warsaw : Students’ Scientific Association of the Medical University of Warsaw, 2017
Type Conference paper
Language English
Publication date 2017