Seals Judy Gainey, Jones Paul A, Wolfe Cheryl
Jones Endovascular Institute, and Mercy Hospital and Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60616, USA.
J Am Acad Nurse Pract. 2006 Aug;18(8):361-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1745-7599.2006.00138.x.
To provide a case presentation and review of the literature on uterine artery embolization (UAE) as a treatment alternative for symptomatic uterine fibroids and to guide the nurse practitioner (NP) in patient selection, education, and periprocedural management of patients undergoing this procedure.
Research articles, clinical articles, and case studies pertaining to UAE.
UAE is a safe, well tolerated, and effective nonsurgical treatment option for symptomatic uterine fibroids. This uterus-sparing procedure has low complication rates with excellent clinical outcomes and high patient satisfaction rates. The majority of women who undergo UAE report marked reduction in the severity of fibroid specific symptoms and significant improvement in their quality of life. Uterine fibroids are common in women and often produce symptoms that have a negative impact on quality of life.
The NP is instrumental in identifying which patients may be appropriate candidates for UAE, educating them about the risks and benefits of the procedure, and managing these patients before and after the procedure.
提供一例病例报告并回顾关于子宫动脉栓塞术（UAE）作为有症状子宫肌瘤治疗选择的文献，以指导执业护士在接受该手术患者的选择、教育及围手术期管理方面的工作。
与UAE相关的研究文章、临床文章及病例研究。
UAE是一种安全、耐受性良好且有效的有症状子宫肌瘤非手术治疗选择。这种保留子宫的手术并发症发生率低，临床效果良好，患者满意度高。大多数接受UAE的女性报告肌瘤特异性症状严重程度显著降低，生活质量有显著改善。子宫肌瘤在女性中很常见，常产生对生活质量有负面影响的症状。
执业护士在确定哪些患者可能是UAE的合适人选、就该手术的风险和益处对他们进行教育以及在手术前后管理这些患者方面发挥着重要作用。
