Worthington-Kirsch Robert L
President, Image Guided Surgery Associates, PC; Clinical Assistant Professor of Medical Imaging, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine; Chief, Division of Interventional Radiology, Roxborough Memorial Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Semin Intervent Radiol. 2004 Mar;21(1):37-42. doi: 10.1055/s-2004-831403.
Since the first report in 1995, there has been rapid expansion of uterine artery embolization as a therapy for symptomatic uterine fibroids. The published literature and clinical experience show that this procedure is safe and effective. This article discusses the history of the procedure, current issues in procedure technique, and the state of the literature regarding outcomes of embolization. Current and future research topics also are discussed.
自1995年首次报道以来,子宫动脉栓塞术作为一种治疗有症状子宫肌瘤的疗法迅速发展。已发表的文献和临床经验表明,该手术安全有效。本文讨论了该手术的历史、手术技术中的当前问题以及有关栓塞术结果的文献状况。还讨论了当前和未来的研究课题。